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

Marketing Manager

London
London
Market related
Ready to shape the next chapter of one of the UK's most recognisable drinks brands? The Advocate Group is partnering with a globally recognised drinks business to find a Marketing Manager to shape the next chapter of one of its flagship brands. This is a genuine brand-building role with ownership across strategy, communications and portfolio development. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the brand and play a key role in driving its next phase of growth.

Artwork Manager - FTC

Greater London
Great London
Market related
Are you an Artwork Manager who knows packaging and print inside out? Do you thrive on managing complex projects, solving problems and making sure every detail is right before it goes to print? The Advocate Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with Monster Energy to find an Artwork Manager to join their EMEA NPD team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Commercial Controller - QSR

London
London
ยฃ85k - 100k per year
This is an opportunity to take ownership of one of the largest and most strategically important Quick Service Restaurant partnerships within a global food and beverage business. You'll sit at the centre of the organisation, influencing commercial strategy, innovation, sustainability and cross-functional decision making while helping shape the future of the partnership across Europe.

Operations Executive

Hammersmith
London
ยฃ28k - 30k per year
We're excited to be partnering again with Podkovรกลˆ Brewery, which has been brewing traditional Czech lager in the heart of Bohemia for over 600 years. We're looking for a bright, adaptable and commercially curious Business & Operations Coordinator to join the team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. This is a varied, hands-on role working closely with the Managing Director and wider team. It's ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning quickly, taking ownership and understanding how a business works.

National Account Executive

Haydock
Merseyside
Market related
We're proud to be exclusively partnering with Aimia Foods on a key hire within their growing Commercial division. Home to well-known brands including Drink Me Chai, Horlicks, Bubbleology, Shmoo and Galaxy Hot Chocolate (Mars Brands), Aimia has been developing drinks loved by consumers across retail and foodservice for decades This is a highly developmental commercial role, supporting a team of National Account Managers across the wholesale customer portfolio. You'll also take ownership of a smaller portfolio of regional accounts, giving you genuine exposure to account management and customer development. If you're commercially curious, organised, confident, and looking to build your commercial experience with a view to progressing into National Account Management, we'd love to hear from you.

Sales Manager

London
Greater London
ยฃ40k - 45k per year + Bonus + Car Allowance
We are working with a prestigious premium wine business to recruit a Sales Manager who will play a key role in driving commercial growth while representing one of the most respected names in English sparkling wine. This is a rare opportunity to join a business positioned firmly at the premium end of the market, with a strong heritage, a highly regarded brand story, and a growing presence across both the UK and US markets. Reporting to the Head of UK Sales, the role is approximately 80% UK focused and 20% US focused. The business is looking for someone who can drive sales performance through relationships, credibility, warmth and the ability to bring the brand to life with customers.

Key Account Manager - RTM/Wholesale

London
London
Market related
We're partnering with a leading global drinks business to recruit a Key Account Manager - Wholesale. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team and play a key role in driving growth across the regional wholesale channel. As Key Account Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing a network of smaller regional wholesale customers across the UK. The role will involve a mix of account management and reactivating relationships, identifying opportunities to increase distribution, visibility and sales.

Business Development Manager - East/South East London

London
London
Market related
Business Development Manager London - East/South East Competitive Salary + Travel Allowance + Bonus Are you a commercially, relationship-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you want to work with one of the UK's most exciting drinks businesses with an ever-growing portfolio of brands? We're partnering with a leading drinks brand going through exceptional growth. They're now looking for a Business Development Manager to prospect across a high-potential patch focused across East and South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of premium spirits and soft drinks brands.

News Hub

Filtered by: Candidate Advice
View All
August 07, 2026

What Does a Head of Sales in FMCG Actually Do

Head of Sales in FMCG owns revenue, margin and retailer relationships across grocery, discounter, convenience and foodservice. Full career guide inside.
February 16, 2026

Commercial Director Recruitment London: Sourcing Leaders in Park Royalโ€™s FMCG Ecosystem

Hire a Commercial Director with proven FMCG experience. We recruit revenue leaders from London's Park Royal and Greencore ecosystem to drive your growth.
February 16, 2026

Commercial Director Recruitment Manchester: Sourcing FMCG Leaders in Trafford Park & Media City

Hire a Commercial Director with proven FMCG experience. We recruit revenue leaders from Manchester's Trafford Park and MediaCityUK to drive your commercial growth.