At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key accounts and drive brand visibility in premium hospitality venues.
- Company: Join a global premium spirits business with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the vibrant hospitality sector with world-renowned brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in On Trade sales and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Do you have a passion for premium spirits and a proven track record of building relationships within the On Trade? Are you excited by the opportunity to represent a portfolio of world-renowned brands and make a real impact across some of the UK's most influential hospitality venues?
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnered with a global premium spirits business, home to an iconic portfolio of award-winning brands. They are looking for a Key Account Manager to drive distribution, visibility and activation across key On Trade accounts throughout South England. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who thrives on building lasting customer relationships and bringing premium brands to life in the hospitality sector.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of key premium On Trade accounts across your territory
- Driving distribution, visibility, activation and volume growth across the brand portfolio
- Building profitable commercial partnerships and negotiating customer agreements
- Securing house pour, cocktail listings and premium visibility in flagship venues
- Delivering engaging brand activations, sampling initiatives and perfect serve executions
- Identifying new business opportunities through networking and developing relationships across the industry
- Creating and maintaining detailed account plans and effectively managing your sales territory
- Working collaboratively with internal sales and marketing teams to maximise brand performance
About You:
- Previous experience within an On Trade sales role, ideally within spirits or the wider drinks industry
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing premium hospitality accounts
- Demonstrated success in growing existing business and winning new opportunities
- A confident communicator who enjoys influencing customers at all levels
- Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and driven to exceed targets
- Full UK driving licence required
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you're interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.
Please get in touch with Roxy Gadd or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.
Key Account Manager in Bristol employer: Advocate Group
The Advocate Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that celebrates passion for premium spirits and fosters strong relationships within the hospitality sector. With competitive benefits including a car allowance and bonus structure, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while representing iconic brands in some of the UK's most prestigious venues. Located in South England, this role provides unique opportunities for networking and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for ambitious sales professionals looking to make a significant impact.
