Beverage & Foodservice Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage solutions supplier in the UK is seeking a Beverage & Foodservice Account Manager. This role involves driving sales and managing customer accounts primarily in the hotel sector. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a results-driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, an annual car allowance, and an attractive commission structure.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Attractive commission structure

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience within the food/beverage industry.
• Experience of selling into the hotel sector would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and manage key customer accounts.
• Generate and qualify new sales leads.
• Provide regular and accurate sales reports.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

ERP

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an accomplished foodservice/beverage sales professional seeking your next challenge in the dynamic world of food and beverage solutions? This is your opportunity to join a respected and expanding company with a strong commitment to innovation and customer excellence.

Our client is a leading supplier of beverage solutions in the UK, with a growing customer base across Europe and the Middle East.

Their key strengths include:

• High-quality, aromatic coffees and teas
• Natural, healthy juice selections
• Innovative and high-performance beverage dispensing systems
• Dedicated, knowledgeable in-house service team
• Strong focus on sustainability and continuous product innovation

Role Overview

As a Regional Sales & Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales performance and managing key customer accounts across London and surrounding areas. Your role will be focused on increasing revenue, maintaining strong client relationships, and expanding the customer base in line with company targets. This will be an approximate 50/50 split between new business and account management, focussing predominantly on the hotel channel (chains & independents).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on sales activity in your region, meeting volume and margin objectives
• Manage contract renewals within your territory and ensure timely completion
• Proactively generate and qualify new sales leads, sharing opportunities across the wider sales team where appropriate
• Monitor customer performance against agreed trading terms and take corrective action where needed
• Provide regular and accurate sales reports to your line manager
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to monitor customer satisfaction and ensure service level agreements are met
• Maintain accurate and secure records of all contractual agreements

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven B2B sales experience within the food/beverage industry
• Experience of selling into the hotel sector would be a distinct advantage
• A strong understanding of market trends, product positioning, and competitive dynamics
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to translate targets into actionable sales plans
• Confident in identifying and developing new business opportunities within a defined territory
• Skilled at understanding and responding to customer needs with tailored product/service solutions
• Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM and ERP systems is a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a growing, forward-thinking company in the beverage sector.

What’s on Offer:

• Basic salary of up to £60,000 p.a (DOE)
• £7,000 annual car allowance
• Attractive commission structure
• Company benefits will be discussed upon successful application

Reference: SS/92941

Footnote

If your application is successful, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Due to the overwhelming Application response we receive through various sources should you not hear from us within one week then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.