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.

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Regional Account Manager - Midlands

Birmingham
West Midlands
Market related
Regional Account Manager Field Based - Midlands Competitive 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? If you're ready to join a leading cider company at the forefront of the industry, we want to hear from you! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ We are currently representing a dynamic and innovative cider company that is a true pioneer within the market. We are looking for a Regional Account Manager to focus on expanding the company's presence by building relationships with pub groups and wholesalers, while continuing to drive sales with existing customers.

Regional Account Manager - South Coast

Southampton
Hampshire
Market related
Regional Account Manager Field Based - South Coast 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? If you're ready to join a leading cider company at the forefront of the industry, we want to hear from you! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ We are currently representing a dynamic and innovative cider company that is a true pioneer within the market. We are looking for a Regional Account Manager to focus on expanding the company's presence by building relationships with pub groups and wholesalers, while continuing to drive sales with existing customers.

Account Manager - South West

South West
Bristol
Market related
A leading specialist drinks wholesaler within the UK on-trade sector is expanding its presence across the South West. As part of this growth, there is an opportunity for a talented, well-connected On-Trade Account Manager to take on a brand-new role focused on driving new business with bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels across the region. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on hunting new opportunities, building strong relationships, and representing a market-leading drinks portfolio.

Accounts Payable Team Lead - Concur & New Vendor

Uxbridge
London
Competitive Salary and Package
We've partnered with one of the world's most recognisable and fastest-growing consumer brands to recruit an AP Vendor & Concur Lead for their EMEA Finance team. This isn't your typical Accounts Payable position. This role sits at the heart of a high-performing finance function, taking ownership of Vendor Master Data, Concur expense management and Corporate Card administration across a business operating in over 140 countries. You'll become the go-to expert for Concur across EMEA, working closely with stakeholders throughout the region and partnering with global teams in the US. If you enjoy taking ownership, improving processes and being the person others turn to for expertise, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

Trade Development Manager

North London
London
Market related
Own the territory. Win the space. Bleed Green ๐Ÿ’š This is about impact. You'll take your patch and turn it into a Monster stronghold, driving range, space, availability, visibility and activation across the convenience channel. You'll be the person who makes the brand unmissable on your territory.

Senior FP&A Analyst

London
Greater London
Market related
Would you like to join a fast-growing, premium spirits business with an expanding international footprint? This is an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team that develops and markets high-quality spirits, combining heritage craft with modern brand building. With continued investment in distilling operations and global distribution, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth. As the FP&A Analyst you will, play a pivotal role in the business, working with the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models. The Role: - Delivering accurate monthly management reporting - Producing insightful variance analysis and performance commentary - Supporting annual budgets and rolling forecasts - Acting as a finance business partner to commercial and operational teams - Building and enhancing financial models (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet) - Developing dashboards and improving reporting processes - Supporting systems and reporting improvement projects - Monitoring cashflow and highlighting risks and opportunities About You: - Qualified accountant with strong FP&A or commercial finance experience - Background in FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale or drinks industry preferred - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills - Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge stakeholders - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment - Proactive, detail-focused and solutions-oriented - Strong communicator, able to present financial insights clearly - Experience with ERP and reporting tools advantageous If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. 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.

Field Sales Representative

Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
ยฃ28k per year + ยฃ1,500 Bonus per Quarter, fully expensed vehicle
We're working with one of the most recognisable and fastest-growing brands in the FMCG space as they continue to invest heavily across the UK convenience channel.

Business Development Manager

Leicestershire
Leicestershire
ยฃ40k - 45k per year + Bonus + Car/Car Allowance
The Advocate Group are currently representing a leading Wine business that is pioneer within the industry. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to actively seek out new accounts to partner with, while also continuing to increase sales with existing customers within the On Trade market.

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