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Key Account Manager - On Trade North

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established international drinks business as they continue to invest in and grow their UK On-Trade presence.With an impressive portfolio across spirits and premium drinks, the business is looking for an ambitious Key Account Manager to develop its presence across the North of England.
  • Exciting KAM role within On trade
  • Fantastic Brand Portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is an established international drinks business with a strong and diverse portfolio spanning premium spirits and well-known brands. With continued investment in the UK market, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is focused on significantly strengthening its presence within the On-Trade. This is an entrepreneurial, commercially focused environment where individuals have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

Job Description

  • Managing and developing key On-Trade accounts across the North
  • Building relationships with regional pub groups, brewers, wholesalers and key operators
  • Identifying and winning new business opportunities
  • Increasing distribution, visibility and rate of sale across the portfolio
  • Leading customer negotiations and joint business planning
  • Developing promotional and activation plans that bring brands to life
  • Managing customer investment and delivering against commercial targets
  • Working closely with wider Sales and Marketing teams to accelerate growth

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience within On-Trade drinks, spirits, beer or FMCG
  • Strong knowledge of the Northern On-Trade market
  • Experience managing key or regional accounts
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset
  • The confidence to open new doors and develop new business
  • Ideally, an established network across pub groups, wholesalers, brewers and On-Trade operators



What's on Offer

  • Competitive plus package
  • Additional benefits to be confirmed.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Stephanie Lidster
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119750
Phone number
+44 113 388 9077

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Lidster
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9077
Job reference
JN-102026-7119750