Sales Account Manager – Specialist Drinks Portfolio - £35,000 + bonus

My client is one of the UK's most exciting premium drinks brands. With a unique range of products that are redefining a booming category, the products are already served in some of the best restaurants and bars in London and the UK

They are now looking to expand the team with an important addition to their sales team. We are on the lookout for an ambitious, hungry and driven Sales Account Manager to help expand their presence across London's food and drink scene.  

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fast-growing challenger brand where you'll have genuine influence, autonomy and excellent long-term career progression. If you love innovative products and know how to work with them creatively and commercially, then this is a great chance to make a real impact.

What's the Sales Account Manager role offers:

• Competitive salary.
• 10% discretionary performance bonus.
• Join one of the fastest-growing premium drinks brands in the UK.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business expands.
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Regular team events and social activities.
• The chance to work with some of London's leading bars, restaurants and venues.
• Field-based across London.
• Central London office.
• Some evening work will be required.

Sales Account Manager Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new independent on-trade accounts across London.
• Develop opportunities within premium retail and alternative "third space" venues.
• Deliver engaging product presentations and compelling sales/sampling pitches.
• Create impactful in-venue activations that increase brand visibility and sales.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers.
• Maximise sales performance within current accounts.
• Identify growth opportunities and improve account profitability.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and ongoing support.

• Conduct tastings, product training sessions and customer events.
• Attend trade shows and industry networking events.
• Build relationships with key wholesalers and route-to-market partners.

• Manage your territory and sales pipeline.
• Produce weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Key Sales Account Manager qualities:

• Minimum 1 year of FMCG sales experience or 2+ years working within the on-trade - sommelier, bartender or beverage manager.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Confidence working independently in a field-based role.
• Experience making cocktails or working within premium hospitality.
• Full UK driving licence (not essential).

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV's to Rupert at COREcruitment, rupert@corecruitment.com or call 0207 790 2666.