Regional Account Manager - South East
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About the Role
Regional Account Manager
Field-Based – South East
Competitive base salary + car allowance + bonus
Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the drinks industry? Do you have a proven track record in acquiring new business and managing relationships within the On-Trade market? A leading cider company is looking for a driven and ambitious Regional Account Manager to expand their presence in pubs and wholesalers while continuing to grow existing accounts
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that combines commercial success with a genuine passion for the drinks industry.
The Role:
- Promote the company’s products to On-Trade customers within a designated geographic region.
- Manage and achieve sales targets across regional routes to market.
- Collaborate with business unit and national account managers to build relationships with senior and regional personnel in national routes to market.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to onboard new outlet stockists for the company’s portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with field sales teams to enhance visibility and presence in the region.
- Ensure routes to market and outlets are equipped with the necessary tools, materials, and displays to showcase products effectively.
- Maintain and update the company’s CRM database with accurate knowledge of brand distribution across outlets.
- Oversee relationships with smaller, directly supplied customers, including independent outlets, within the assigned area.
About You:
- Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally within the drinks or FMCG sector.
- Strong understanding of market trends and routes to market.
- Results-oriented with a history of achieving and exceeding targets.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with CRM systems.
- Ability to identify and capitalise on business growth opportunities.
- Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude.
- Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Resides within the designated geographic area.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive salary with car allowance and bonus scheme.
- Join a market-leading, values-driven company at the forefront of the drinks industry.
- Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and mission-aligned team.
- Field-based role with autonomy and opportunities for career progression.
- Direct impact on brand growth and market presence.
If you’re motivated by results, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-moving industry, this could be your perfect next step.
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
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