Key Account Manager

London, Greater London, England
Full-Time
£40k - 45k per year

Key Account Manager – South

Field-Based (South of England) | Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Are you a driven, commercial sales professional with experience in the On-Trade drinks industry? Do you have a passion for building relationships, winning new business, and driving brand growth?

We’re working with a leading international drinks business that represents a portfolio of premium world beers and ciders.

With strong backing from global brewers, they are expanding their reach in the UK and are looking for a Key Account Manager to help drive distribution, volume, and visibility in the South of England.

The Role:

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Securing new business across independent and regional multiple on-trade operators.
  • Managing and developing existing accounts, increasing rate of sale and visibility.
  • Negotiating new listings, activations, and promotional agreements to drive brand success.
  • Building strong relationships with wholesalers and RTM partners to unlock new opportunities.
  • Delivering against distribution, volume, and brand-building KPIs.
  • Working cross-functionally with internal teams (marketing, sales ops, and finance) to ensure executional excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven track record in On-Trade sales, ideally within beer, cider, or premium drinks.
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and commercial skills.
  • Ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.
  • Experience working with wholesalers, RTM partners, and on-trade groups.
  •  Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
  • Full UK driving licence (field-based role).

What’s in it for You?

Up to £45,000 salary (DOE) + Bonus
Company car
25 days holiday + Birthday off
Company pension & healthcare plan
Field-based role with home working flexibility

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic drinks business and make a real impact in the UK on-trade sector.

Interested? Let’s chat!

Kayleigh.astin@advocate-group.co.uk
020 7871 8000

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