Account Manager - Hertfordshire

The Role

This role will be focused on both account management to maximise existing relationships, while putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts.

A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder, with the ability to sell from our premium portfolio.

This is a field‑based role, so a current UK Driving License is required.

Postcode Areas: AL, SG, PE & EN

• Build relationships within the independent free trade sector to drive sustainable growth for our customers and Budweiser Brewing Group brands.
• Mix account management for existing relationships with new business development.
• Build a strong network of working relationships across various stakeholders to achieve volume and revenue targets with a long‑term strategy in place for your territory.
• Implement trade activations that drive value for customers and increase volume, while ensuring perfect brand execution and the best consumer experiences.
• Differentiate brands through innovative support that adds value to customers.
• Take account P&L responsibility, track performance versus investments, and present quarterly reviews for key accounts.

• Strong work ethic, persistence, and resilience, with a commitment to career development.
• Exceptional local market knowledge, contacts, and experience in the beer or similar industry.
• Demonstrates ownership, takes personal responsibility for results, and leads by example.
• Builds excellent relationships with customers, consumers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Preference for previous sales experience.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships.
• Proficient in negotiation, objection handling, and demonstrates commercial acumen.
• Confident in written and spoken English, with knowledge of commercial mathematics.
• Time and workload management skills to optimise effectiveness and efficiency.
• On‑trade and premium brand experience is desirable.

• Benefits for you and your family to support physical and mental health.
• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• Employee benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.).
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands.
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community.
• Global Bonus.
• Private medical care.
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Sales incentive.