Field Sales Manager - Midlands

AB InBev; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Private medical care

Travel insurance

Gym memberships

Dental coverage

Double Pension Contributions

Global Bonus

Beer Allowance

Volunteer days

Job summary

AB InBev is seeking an On-Trade Field Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team across the Midlands. The role focuses on driving sales growth, expanding distributor networks, and delivering strategic initiatives to strengthen our brands in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop leadership within the team, mentor sales professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to execute the commercial strategy and improve market share.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a sales team and drive growth.
• Strong relationship-building with key customers and internal teams.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking for a fast-paced, hospitality-focused market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing sales team, fostering leadership development and professional growth.
• Drive sales growth by building strong relationships with key customers, consumer groups, and internal teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and insights to refine sales strategy and execution.
• Expand brand distribution, increase sales volume, and maximize profitability across key partner wholesalers.
• Manage sales budgets effectively to support overall business objectives.
• Execute leadership responsibilities, including overseeing people-focused initiatives and administrative processes
• Lead the team during the process of change management.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring world-class sales execution and brand representation in the market.

Skills

Customer-facing

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Seniority Level:

#Talent

Purpose

At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us. We’re a team of passionate owners whoaren’tafraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So,let’stake on the challenge together. Cheerstodreaming big!

The Role:

Are you a sales-driven leader with a passion for the On-Trade sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead a team, drive sales growth, and implement commercial strategy? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As an On-Trade Field Sales Manager, you will take on a leadershiprole ,managing a high-performing sales team inMidlands. Your primary focus will be to drive sales, expand brand distribution, grow marketshare,and achieve volume growth targets while developing your own leadership and managerial skills.Additionally, you would contribute to strategic salesprojectsuch as the roll-out of our sales excellence program or the design and launch of our new CRM system. This is an exciting opportunity todemonstrateyour leadership abilities, commercial skills andmentor a team of sales professionals, and execute strategic sales initiatives that will strengthen our brand presence. You willbe responsible fordelivering exceptional sales performance while ensuring our commercial strategy is effectively implemented across the region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a high-performing sales team, fostering leadership development and professional growth.

• Drive sales growth by building strong relationships with key customers, consumer groups, and internal teams.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and insights to refine sales strategy and execution.

• Expand brand distribution, increase sales volume, and maximize profitability across key partner wholesalers.

• Manage sales budgets effectively to support overall businessobjectives.

• Execute leadership responsibilities, including overseeing people-focused initiatives and administrative processes

• Lead the team during the process of change management.

• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring world-class sales execution and brand representation in the market.

Who we are looking for:

• Entrepreneurial and passionate about customer-facing environments, beer, and the food industry
• Experience in the hospitality industry (working in a commercial role and/or management)
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building and follow-up skills
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Very enthusiastic and motivated to make a difference
• Computer proficiency, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint

What you can expect from us:

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career.You’llget the support and mentor you need to succeed.We’rea meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals.You’llget to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

What’s in it for you:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy ample time off to relax and recharge.
• 26 Weeks Paid Leave for Primary Caregivers – Comprehensive support for growing families.
• Health & Well-being Perks – Private medical care, travel insurance, gym memberships, dental coverage, and more.
• Double Pension Contributions – We invest in your future.
• Global Bonus – Recognizing your hard work withadditionalrewards.
• Beer Allowance – Enjoy our brands with exclusiveperks.
• 2 Volunteer Days – Give back to your community.

Why build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

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.