Key Account Manager in Reading

Key Account Manager – National Spirit Brand – South West – Up to £55k + Package

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My client is an exciting and rapidly growing drinks brand based all over the UK. This Spirit Company has a fantastic ethos and culture to coincide with an exceptionally produced product. This company is one to watch and boasts a range of fantastic reviews and a strong sustainability message.

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 ideal key account manager will be actively looking after account which range in sizes from 10 to 70 sites, with a strong level of connections across key multiple groups.

The Key Account Manager responsibilities:

• Grow the brand within large Multiple and Key Accounts across the United Kingdom.
• Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
• Delivering on a channel strategy which aligns with company goals and growth.
• Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns
• Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&L in a commodity driven environment.
• Collaborate with other departments and establish a networking with the Drinks industry.
• Implementation of training; achieving budgeted targets

The ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Sales or Brand role within the drinks industry.
• Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
• Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector, inclusive of managing accounts with multiple locations.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
• A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment /

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