Business Development Manager - Bristol

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Business Development Manager in Bristol, focusing on account management and relationship building within the hospitality sector. This field-based role requires a passion for the beer and food industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a beer allowance and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive parental leave

25 days holidays per year

Employee benefits for physical and mental health

A beer allowance

2 volunteer days a year

Global Bonus

WPA Private Medical Care

Qualifications

• Experience in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Driven, ambitious, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Grow distribution and profitability within On-Trade accounts.
• Build strong relationships with Regional Sales Managers and customers.
• Manage territory spend and budget.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Commercial Acumen

Motivation

Tools

Excel

Powerpoint

Job description

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Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.

We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.

We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

This exciting role involves working alongside Regional Wholesalers and our Pub Company Partners focusing on account management to maximise existing relationships, whilst also putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts.

A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder. Selling, supporting, monitoring and retaining our premium ABI brands within partner wholesale supplied outlets & Pub Companies is key, along with commercial acumen and delivery of KPI results, whilst embracing our ten key principles.

This role is a field-based role covering Bristol (Postcode areas BS, BA, GL) so a current UK Driving License is required. We can only accept applications currently located in the above postcodes.

The role:

• Responsible for growing distribution, volume, profitability and brand experience within a portfolio of On-Trade accounts
• Autonomy to own aligned territory with the opportunity to leave a legacy by growing share, volume and commercial results.
• Retain & Grow AB InBev share/sales within aligned Regional Wholesale Partners.
• Retain & Grow AB InBev share/ sales within aligned Pub Companies.
• Develop a deep knowledge base related to brewing process, beer types and styles, handling, tasting, serving in order to develop our brands, and enhance consumer and customer experience on premise
• Ownership of annual individual customer planning, promotional evaluation and customer sell-back,
• Territory spend and budget management
• Build strong business relationships with Regional Sales Managers, key customers and consumer groups
• Execution of call cycle and administrative duties (routine management)
• Maintain a current and accurate knowledge of products within the category
• Build and evolve a comprehensive network with other sales professionals in the wider AB InBev business

Who we’re looking for:

• Passion for Beer and Food Industry – experience in the hospitality industry (eg bar work, waiter/waitress experience) is preferred
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment focused Analytical skills with strong business acumen
• Excellent relationship building and follow-up skills
• Very enthusiastic & motivated to make a difference
• Driven, ambitious and resilient
• Computer proficiency and aptitude, specifically with Excel and Powerpoint
• Flexible with irregular working hours to be present during key period on premise (including some evenings and weekends)
• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
• 5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• WPA Private Medical Care
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

&I

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Consumer Goods

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