Drinks Recruitment

At Advocate Group, we’re a leading drinks recruitment agency UK offering comprehensive drinks recruitment services and deep beverage industry recruitment expertise. From RTD recruitment for ready-to-drink brands to sales and marketing talent acquisition for beer, spirits, and soft drinks, we connect clients to top-tier professionals across sales, marketing, distribution, and drink executive search mandates. For actionable advice on attracting the best, check out top-10 food & drinks talent tips.

What Is Drinks Recruitment?

Drinks Recruitment Services Explained

Drinks recruitment services span the full commercial and operational spectrum - from on-trade and off-trade sales to marketing, supply chain, and executive leadership. At Advocate Group, our specialist talent partners focus exclusively on the beverage sector, tailoring each search to your category, channel strategy, and growth ambitions.

Beverage Industry Recruitment Focus

Our beverage industry recruitment team combines sector knowledge with real-time market data. Whether you need marketing experts or supply chain leaders, Advocate Group’s targeted sourcing uncovers passive candidates and active talent alike. 

How to Recruit Top Beverage Talent?

RTD Recruitment Best Practices

RTD recruitment demands specialist insight into ready-to-drink formulations, brand positioning, and consumer trends. We vet candidates on technical expertise and cultural fit, ensuring your team benefits from proven RTD cocktails talent. 

What Services Do Drinks Recruitment Agencies Offer?

Commercial Sales & Marketing Recruitment for Drinks Brands 

Driving category growth in a competitive market starts with commercially astute talent. At Advocate Group, we recruit high-performing sales and marketing professionals across the drinks industry - from National Account Managers and Trade Marketing Leads to Category Managers and Brand Directors. Our insight-led approach ensures every hire aligns with your channel strategy, brand positioning, and long-term commercial goals.

Drink Executive Search & Beverage Supply Chain Recruitment

Our drink executive search targets C-suite and director roles, while beverage supply chain recruitment focuses on procurement, logistics, and operations leaders. We deliver curated shortlists that meet both technical and strategic requirements. 

Why Choose Advocate Group for Drinks Talent?

Proven Beverage Network & Industry Insights

With decades of beverage recruitment experience, Advocate Group’s network spans distilleries, breweries, RTD startups, and corporate brands. We combine that reach with sector insights to advise on hiring trends and salary benchmarks. 

Specialist RTD Cocktails & Drinks Industry Recruitment 

Our specialists in RTD cocktails, spirits, beer, and soft drinks recruitment bring deep category connections. They source talent versed in innovation, consumer engagement, and regulatory compliance — giving you a competitive edge.

FAQs

Q: What is drinks recruitment?

A: Drinks recruitment focuses on sourcing talent across beverages -RTD, supply chain and executive roles.

Q: How to recruit top beverage talent?

A: Use targeted sector networks, technical assessments and industry-specific sourcing channels.

Q: What services do drinks recruitment agencies offer?

A: Executive search, search & selection, project staffing, contract hires, and market intelligence.

Q: Which sectors do you cover?

A: RTD cocktails, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and distribution.

Did you know, we are also experts in Beauty & Cosmetics recruitment, Consumer Packaged Goods recruitment, Drinks recruitment, Fashion recruitment, FMCG recruitment, Food recruitment, Health & Wellbeing recruitment, Homeware recruitment and Toys & Games recruitment? You can view all of our recruitment specialisms to find the team that’s best for your needs or you can browse all of our current FMCG and Retail Sector jobs.

Active jobs

Supply Chain Coordinator

Sutton Coldfield
Midlands
Competitive Salary and Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and detail-driven Supply Chain Co-ordinator to join a fast-growing and well-established drinks distribution business operating across the UK retail market. Our client works with a wide portfolio of premium producers, supplying hundreds of SKUs to major supermarkets and retailers nationwide. With a reputation for operational excellence and strong partnerships across the drinks industry, they are now looking for a proactive individual to support the smooth flow of stock between suppliers, logistics partners and customers.

Regional Account Manager - South East

Chelmsford
Essex
Market related
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 ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that combines commercial success with a genuine passion for the drinks industry.

Category Manager

Wheatley
Oxfordshire
Market related
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with one of the world's largest and most respected wine businesses, a global powerhouse with South American heritage and a portfolio of category-leading, consumer-loved brands. They're now looking for a Category Manager to take the reins across key growth channels and drive real, incremental impact.

National Account Manager

Manchester
Greater Manchester
ยฃ50k - 55k per year
This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving FMCG environment where execution, pace and commercial thinking genuinely matter. You'll take full ownership of key Discounter & Convenience accounts driving distribution, profitability and flawless in-store delivery.

Channel Customer Marketing Lead

Hampshire
London
ยฃ60k - 65k per year
The focus for this role is on shaping brands within market - owning activation strategy, driving execution excellence and influencing product choice across physical and digital retail environments.

Commercial Account Manager

Birmingham
West Midlands
ยฃ45k - 55k per year + Benefits
We are supporting a leading fine wine company in their search for a Senior Account Managerto drive growth and build lasting relationships with premium On Trade accounts across the UK. This award-winning business has over 60 years of fine wine expertise with a world-class portfolio. The company represents some of the most sought-after names in global wine, from iconic Bordeaux chรขteaux and Champagne houses to carefully selected premium producers across Burgundy, Napa, New Zealand, and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to represent one of the UK's most prestigious fine wine portfolios, building a diverse client base that spans dynamic independents, vibrant regional groups, and national chains.

Assistant Customer Marketing Manager

Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Market related
The Advocate Group are proud to be partnering with a leading drinks brand going through exceptional growth. They're now looking for an Assistant Customer Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of premium spirits and soft drinks brands.

Customer Marketing manager - Ecommerce

Hampshire
Hampshire
Market related
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a globally renowned, family-owned drinks business in the search for a Customer Marketing Manager - eCommerce to drive digital excellence and deliver standout brand performance across Pureplay channels.

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