Sales Account Manager - Leeds

Salary/Rate:Β£35k - 40k per year
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:98564
Post Date:April 01, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

A well established, independent brewery with a strong reputation for quality and innovation is looking to strengthen its presence across Leeds. As part of this growth, there is an opportunity for a commercially driven Sales Account Manager to take ownership of a key territory, focused on growing distribution, visibility and sales across the on-trade 

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, building long-term relationships, and bringing a premium beer portfolio to life across pubs, bars and hospitality-led accounts.

The Role:

  • Managing and developing a defined on-trade territory across Leeds and surrounding areas
  • Driving new business wins while nurturing and growing existing independent free trade accounts
  • Executing sales plans to deliver volume, value and distribution growth across the portfolio
  • Activating brands through impactful POS, promotions and marketing-led campaigns
  • Building commercial price plans and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements
  • Acting as the main point of contact for customers, delivering consistently high service levels
  • Delivering engaging tastings, training sessions and supporting brand activations
  • Working closely with internal sales, marketing and operations teams to ensure strong execution
  • Tracking performance, activity and opportunities via CRM and reporting tools
  • Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and sharing insights with internal stakeholders

About You:

  • Proven experience in field sales or account management within drinks or FMCG
  • Strong understanding of the on-trade, ideally within Leeds
  • Confident relationship builder with excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Results-focused with a track record of achieving or exceeding targets
  • Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
  • Commercially astute with the ability to balance growth and profitability
  • Passion for beer or premium drinks is highly desirable
  • Confident using CRM systems and sales tools
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the territory

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Employee perks and product discounts
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to join a growing, people-focused independent brewery

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

Call: 07441934127

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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