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

Senior Brand Manager

London
London
Market related
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with Famille Perrin - the fifth-generation French wine group behind La Vieille Ferme, Miraval and Château de Beaucastel. With over a century of heritage and a portfolio recognised globally, the UK business is entering an exciting phase of growth, and this newly created role offers the chance to shape how these iconic brands are brought to life across the market.

Brand Manager

Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Market related
We are delighted to be partnered with a well-established global FMCG business with a strong focus on multicultural and world-food brands. Renowned for its authentic and innovative products, this business constantly pushes the boundaries with new flavours, NPD, and consumer-focused initiatives. They are now looking for a Brand Manager to help lead the next phase of growth for their beverage portfolio.

Trade Marketing Manager

St Helens
Merseyside
Market related
The Advocate Group is proud to partner with a leading food & drinks manufacturer in their search for an Trade Marketing Manager to join their dynamic and fast-paced marketing team.

Trade Sales Representative

London
London
Market related
We're currently representing a pioneering company that is redefining how the drinks industry operates on a global scale. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a dynamic team based, playing a key role in expanding the company's reach and driving new business opportunities.

Senior National Account Manager - Grocery

England
London
£70k - 80k per year
Join one of the fastest-scaling names in hydration - a bold, sports-led challenger redefining what water means for the next generation of consumers. With global partnerships across elite sport, music and entertainment, this brand has exploded internationally and is now accelerating UK growth through listings in Morrisons, WHSmith, Holland & Barrett and Tesco- with more major grocers firmly in sight.

Senior National Account Manager - OOH and Leisure

England
Greater London
£70k - 80k per year
This is your chance to join one of the most exciting premium hydration brands in the world - a performance-driven business that's taken the US by storm and is now scaling fast across the UK and EMEA. With £30M turnover, new international retail partnerships and a growing presence in stadiums, gyms and entertainment venues, the brand is looking to leverage these relationships to further accelerate growth.

Business Development Manager

London
London
£45k - 50k per year
A leading name in the UK drinks sector is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Free Trade channel. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with a passion for building strong customer relationships and developing new business within the On Trade. You'll work with an extensive portfolio that includes beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, and snacks, alongside a suite of value-added business services designed to help venues succeed. The role also includes access to tailored financial support options for customers, enabling long-term partnerships and sustainable growth.

Regional Account Manager

Newport
Newport
£38k - 40k per year
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.

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