Account Manager

Slater Noon - FMCG Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established cider business seeking a commercially minded On-Trade Account Manager. This role is ideal for someone passionate about premium drinks and experienced in account management within the hospitality sector. You will manage existing accounts while proactively seeking new business opportunities in key cities along the M62 corridor. Join a growing independent player in the drinks sector that values craft and quality, and make a significant impact in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-trade account management or field sales.
• Strong understanding of the drinks or hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing on-trade accounts for growth and retention.
• Target and win new business across the North.
• Deliver brand training and support customer events.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Founder | Slater Noon | Drinks Recruitment Expert

Great new role!

Location: North of England (Ideally based in Manchester / M62 Corridor)

Type: Full-time

A well-established and independently owned Cider business is seeking a commercially minded On-Trade Account Manager to cover the North of England, focusing on key cities along the M62 corridor.

This is a field-based role suited to someone with a strong understanding of the on-trade sector and a passion for premium drinks. The successful candidate will own a regional territory, building and nurturing long-term relationships with pubs, bars, wholesalers, and regional groups, while also identifying opportunities to introduce the brand to new customers and venues.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of existing on-trade accounts, ensuring long-term growth and retention.
2. Proactively target and win new business across the North, focusing on high-potential outlets.
3. Deliver brand training, tastings, and support customer events.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Have proven experience in an on-trade account management or field sales role within the drinks or hospitality sector.
2. Be commercially astute, target-driven, and highly organised.
3. Be an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
4. Be confident working autonomously while contributing to a wider national team.
5. Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel regularly within the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, independent player in the drinks sector—one that values craft, quality, and character, both in its products and its people.

Interested? Please apply with your CV.

Thanks,

Rhod

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverages