Sales Account Manager

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.

• Competitive salary and 10% discretionary performance bonus.
• Join one of the fastest-growing premium drinks brands in the UK.
• The chance to work with some of London's leading bars, restaurants and venues.
• Field-based across London and Central London office.
• Some evening work will be required.
• Identify and win new independent on-trade accounts across London.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customer
• Develop opportunities within premium retail, key wholesalers and RTM partners.
• Deliver product presentations, compelling sales/sampling pitches and in-venue activations.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers.
• Conduct tastings, product training sessions and customer events.
• Manage your territory, sales pipeline and produce performance reports.
• 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).