Area Sales Manager — Ready-to-Drink Brand
Location: South
Salary: £32,000–£40,000 basic + bonus + company car
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends for key events
About the role:
We’re hiring an Area Sales Manager to grow a high-performing RTD portfolio—from market leaders to fast-moving new launches—across independent retailers, symbol groups and wholesalers. You’ll be treated like an adult and trusted to run your area like your own business: real autonomy, clear targets, and the tools to win.
What you’ll do
* Build distribution and rate of sale across your top independent/symbol call file; land NPD and secure transfer orders through the right routes to market.
* Create visibility and availability: chiller space, extra facings, POS, and (where appropriate) secondary displays; deliver promo plans around key trading moments and events.
* Partner with MSOs and wholesalers (depot days, joint calls/“run-arounds”), coach store teams, and ensure JBP/compliance.
* Work selected on-trade/late-night/university outlets to test & learn and generate pull-through via key RTM partners.
You'll be great if you have:
* FMCG field sales experience across independents/symbol/wholesale (drinks or RTD preferred).
* A track record of opening doors, landing NPD, and driving ROS with data-led plans.
* Skill at winning feature & display/POS and improving store standards.
* Strong stakeholder chops: retailers, MSOs, depot teams and wholesaler reps.
* Full UK driving licence; confident with CRM/reporting; right to work in the UK.
Package & culture
* £32,000–£40,000 basic (DOE) + bonus + company car.
* Leading-edge culture with genuine freedom & flexibility to run your territory like your own business, backed by a supportive team.
How to apply
Please submit your application online.
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