Account Manager

Salary/Rate:£30k - 35k per year
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:89003
Post Date:January 19, 2026
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About the Role

Account Manager - Functional Drinks 

Home-based (UK) with nationwide travel and weekly office visit to London

Are you passionate about health, wellness, and sustainable products? We’re looking for an Account Manager to drive the growth of a premium Kombucha brand across the UK. This isn’t your typical sales job, you’ll take ownership of the brand in your territory, acting like a brand owner while managing and growing relationships with existing accounts.

The Role:

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and hit ambitious growth targets.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with current and new customers, including foodservice wholesalers, retailers, cafes, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
  • Lead product tastings and demonstrations to showcase the benefits of a high-quality kombucha.
  • Collaborate with marketing to implement campaigns and promotions.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
  • Report on sales performance and provide market intelligence to senior management.

About You:

  • Proven sales experience, ideally within functional or health-focused drinks.
  • Knowledge of the functional drinks market and existing industry contacts is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
  • Flexible and willing to travel across the UK while working from home.
  • Passionate about health, wellness, and sustainable products.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary circa £35k + £5k car allowance.
  • 15% bonus potential.
  • Laptop and phone provided.
  • Exciting opportunity to shape the growth of a dynamic, high-quality brand.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a brand, travel the UK, and make a tangible impact in the functional drinks market, this is the role for you!

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 07537 163597

Email: evie.coates@advocate-group.co.uk

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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