🚀 Key Account Executive (On-Trade) – Manchester & Greater Manchester
📍 Location: Manchester, UK
💰 Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic (DOE)
🚗 Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum + mileage expenses
💸 Bonus: Annual performance bonus (new listings, volume growth, key account wins)
📈 Quarterly Tiered Commission: 2%–5% of net sales above target, uncapped
💼 OTE: £45,000 – £55,000+ per year, paid quarterly
📅 Expected start date: August/September 2025
About Lost Dutchman Spirits:
We’re rule-breakers in the drinks game — born from craft, driven by passion, and thriving through bold partnerships. We don’t just sell spirits; we spark experiences with small-batch soul and legendary flavours.
The role:
We’re looking for a charismatic Key Account Executive to own and grow our on-trade presence across Manchester and the Greater Manchester Area. If you thrive in the buzz of bars, build relationships with ease, and love a brand that stirs things up — we want to meet you.
What you’ll do:
✨ Be the face of Lost Dutchman in key pubs, bars & venues
✨ Manage, grow & champion your accounts — and exceed your targets
✨ Spot new on-trade opportunities and get our bottles behind the best bars
✨ Deliver epic activations (promotions & events) with our sales & brand teams
✨ Host tastings, trainings & events to share the Lost Dutchman story
✨ Keep tabs on local trends and competitor moves
What you’ll bring:
✅ 2–5 years’ experience managing key accounts in drinks or hospitality
✅ Proven and demonstrable track record in delivering sales growth
✅ Experience creating and delivering activations (promotions & events)
✅ Deep knowledge of Manchester & Greater Manchester nightlife
✅ Sales savvy — you know how to turn data into action
✅ Natural people-person — from bar staff to owners
✅ Genuine passion for unique spirits
✅ A clean driver’s license is essential, as regular travel is part of the role
Additional skills (preferred, but not essential):
🍸 Experience curating cocktail menus & developing trade marketing initiatives
🍹 Background in bartending or hospitality — you know life on the other side of the bar
Why join us?
🌟 Work with a bold, fast-growing independent brand
🌟 Creative, collaborative team that loves what they do
🌟 Autonomy to make a real impact
🌟 Be part of a team that celebrates success together— whether it’s new listings or new ideas
🌟 Competitive pay, performance bonus & industry perks (spirits included!)
Ready to shake up your sales career with a brand that’s anything but ordinary?
📩 Apply now via LinkedIn — let’s create something legendary together.