Account Executive – On Trade Drinks Wholesale
Leeds
Full Time
Do you thrive in fast-paced hospitality environments and love great bars, venues and drinks?
Ready to turn your people skills into a commercial sales career in the on-trade drinks world?
I’m working with a fast-growing on-trade drinks wholesaler, supplying bars, restaurants, hotels and venues with a standout portfolio of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks and they’re expanding their commercial team!
They’re looking for an Account Executive to join their commercial team, a brilliant opportunity if you’re a graduate or a hospitality professional ready to move into sales.
The Opportunity:
This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to break into on-trade drinks sales. You’ll work closely with experienced Account Managers, gaining hands-on experience across sales, customer management, product knowledge and commercial operations.
You’ll be ideal for someone who is:
A graduate looking to start a commercial sales career
A hospitality professional ready for their next step
Ambitious, people-focused, and driven by results
The Role:
Supporting senior Account Managers across a portfolio of on-trade accounts
Building relationships with bar managers, venue owners and hospitality teams
Identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities across the drinks portfolio
Supporting promotions, tastings and brand activations
Assisting with pricing, proposals and commercial activity
Maintaining accurate CRM records
Working with logistics teams to ensure smooth deliveries
About You:
Genuine interest in the drinks industry and on-trade market
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Commercial awareness and comfort working to targets
Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
Hospitality experience is a plus
Full UK driving licence preferred
What’s On Offer:
Full sales training and ongoing development
Drinks industry and product knowledge
Clear progression into Account Management
Supportive, energetic, growth-focused team environment
Competitive salary, car/travel allowance & performance-based incentives
If you’re ready to move from hospitality or university into a commercial on-trade sales role, drop me a message for a confidential conversation.
Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.
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