Key Account Manager - National Drinks Business – Midlands / The North – Up to £50k + Package
My client is a well known and respected drinks business with a high number of years in the industry. This business has a strong reputation for heritage and innovative products, along with an exceptional culture surrounding development and progression.
As the Key Account Manager you will be specifically responsible for driving sales with new business across larger account sizes in the region. The Key Account Manager will be instrumental in business success with a network of contacts within the ON TRADE sector, along with a passion and background in great spirits. The role will require a strong commercial mind along with the ability to strategize yearly success.
The ideal key account manager will be actively looking after account with multiple sites and national presence, along with route to market relationships. .
The Key Account Manager responsibilities:
1. Grow the brand within large Multiple and Key Accounts across the United Kingdom.
2. Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
3. Delivering on a channel strategy which aligns with company goals and growth.
4. Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns
5. Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&L in a commodity driven environment.
6. Collaborate with other departments and establish a networking with the Drinks industry.
7. Implementation of training; achieving budgeted targets
The ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:
8. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Sales or Brand role within the drinks industry.
9. Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
10. Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector, inclusive of managing accounts with multiple locations.
11. Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
12. Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
13. Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
14. A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.