Key Account Manager - Prestige

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:London
County:London
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:126077
Post Date:October 28, 2026
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Key Account Manager – On Trade
London
Up to £50,000  +  Travel Allowance  +  Bonus

 

We’re partnering with a leading drinks brand going through exceptional growth. They’re now looking for a Key Account Manager to manage key premium groups and prospect new potential opportunities in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of premium spirits and soft drinks brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who thrives on building lasting customer relationships and bringing premium brands to life in the hospitality sector.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a portfolio of key premium On Trade groups across London
  • Driving distribution, visibility, activation and volume growth across the brand portfolio
  • Building profitable commercial partnerships and negotiating customer agreements, with full responsibilities of JBP’s and P&L
  • Securing house pour, cocktail listings and premium visibility in flagship venues
  • Delivering engaging brand activations, sampling initiatives and perfect serve executions
  • Identifying new business opportunities through networking and developing relationships across the industry
  • Creating and maintaining detailed account plans and effectively managing your sales territory
  • Working collaboratively with internal sales and marketing teams to maximise brand performance

 

About You:

  • Previous experience within an On Trade sales role across drink
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing premium hospitality groups is desirable
  • Demonstrated success in growing existing business and winning new opportunities
  • A confident communicator who enjoys influencing customers at all levels
  • Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive and driven to exceed targets

 

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you're interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Roxy Gadd or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

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