Kingsdown is looking for a talented, ambitious individual to join our team and contribute towards developing the Kingsdown brand at a very exciting time. This position presents an excellent opportunity for the right person to play a key role in Kingsdown’s growth over the years to come. You’d be joining the business at a pivotal time, as we grow the team and gear up to launch our full range (Kingsdown Water and Kingsdown Sparkling Pressés) in 330ml sleek cans in March 2027, bringing a premium, on-the-go offering to the consumer retail market, and growing our ecommerce business.
About the role
Basic salary £35k plus OTE bonus £10k+, laptop, mobile, hybrid office & one day a week from home, options for office days in Walmer, Kent or Peckham, London, Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.30.
The role is permanent and full-time and will focus primarily on developing new business and managing new and existing accounts across the UK so as to ensure enduring commercial relationships. The emphasis will be on sales in the on-trade market (restaurants, hotels, pubs etc.) with both direct supply and indirect supply through drinks and food service distributors. There will also be opportunities to develop new business in the off-trade market (farm shops, delis, grocery stores, online etc.)
Responsibilities will focus primarily on developing sales in your designated regions. There will be a requirement to travel within the UK to attend meetings, trade shows etc. to promote the business, occasionally involving overnight stays. From time to time, you may be asked to support with the ecommerce side of the business, assisting our marketing team, and work with brand to develop marketing materials (POS, sales flyers, advertisements for trade publications etc.)
About you
- The successful candidate will be confident, out-going, articulate (both spoken and written), resilient, fearless, dynamic, and have a keen interest in food and drink, restaurants, hotels, and all things related to the hospitality industry.
- You have strong negotiating and communication skills – over the phone, through digital, and in person. You understand the subtleties of adjusting tone for each prospect, and you welcome rejection as part of the process.
- The basics of numerical reasoning don’t scare you.
- You have excellent organisation skills, happy to roll with feedback and organise your work independently.
- You can navigate Microsoft Office with ease; experience of working with Sage Accounts, or similar accounting software, is preferred but not essential.
About Kingsdown
Established in 1995, Kingsdown is a leading producer of premium spring water and sparkling pressés, supplied to restaurants, hotels, bars and retailers across the UK. Sourced from the North Downs in Kent, our glass-bottled water is served in prestigious venues including Selfridges, The Savoy and The Wolseley. Our sparkling pressés blend spring water with carefully sourced natural juices to offer a distinctive premium soft drink range. Across everything we do, we combine exceptional quality, a commitment to sustainability and award-winning brand design.
- Celebrate your one-year Kingsdown anniversary with a gifted stay at a selected Kingsdown stockist hotel.
- Work from home once a week.
- Increasing Annual Holiday Entitlement Holiday entitlement starts at 20 days per year, plus Public Holidays, and increases with length of service as follows: , After 1 year of service: 22 days + Public Holidays, After 2 years of service: 24 days + Public Holidays.After 3 years of service: 26 days + Public Holidays.
- Free Tea and Coffee: Complimentary tea and coffee provided at both Walmer and Peckham.
- Company Events: Two company-wide events each year, including the annual Christmas party and an additional event around the end of the financial year.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for employees to gain relevant qualifications, develop their skills and progress into future leadership, management and sales roles.
