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FMCG Talent Acquisition | Head of Drinks | Providing Top Talent into Drinks Organisations | WSET Level 2 Qualified
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
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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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
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