At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive brand growth by securing new business and managing key accounts in the drinks industry.
- Company: Join a leading international drinks business with a premium portfolio.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 plus bonus, company car, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible field-based role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dynamic UK on-trade sector while building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in the On-Trade drinks industry and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
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:
- 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
- Company car
- 25 days holiday + Birthday off
- Company pension & healthcare plan
- Field-based role with home working flexibility
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic drinks business and make a real impact in the UK on-trade sector. Interested? Let’s chat!
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