Key Account Manager - South

Key Account Manager – South

Field-Based (South of England) | Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Are you a driven, commercial sales professional with experience in the On-Trade drinks industry? Do you have a passion for building relationships, winning new business, and driving brand growth?

We’re working with a leading international drinks business that represents a portfolio of premium world beers and ciders.

With strong backing from global brewers, they are expanding their reach in the UK and are looking for a Key Account Manager to help drive distribution, volume, and visibility in the South of England.

The Role:

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Securing new business across independent and regional multiple on-trade operators.
• Managing and developing existing accounts, increasing rate of sale and visibility.
• Negotiating new listings, activations, and promotional agreements to drive brand success.
• Building strong relationships with wholesalers and RTM partners to unlock new opportunities.
• Delivering against distribution, volume, and brand-building KPIs.
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams (marketing, sales ops, and finance) to ensure executional excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in On-Trade sales, ideally within beer, cider, or premium drinks.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and commercial skills.
• Ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Experience working with wholesalers, RTM partners, and on-trade groups.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Full UK driving licence (field-based role).

What’s in it for You?

Up to £45,000 salary (DOE) + Bonus