Key Account Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Autonomy to build pipeline

Market-leading portfolio

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. is sourcing a Key Account Manager for a ultra premium drinks brand in London.

You will lead new business development across high-end hospitality venues, from prospecting to closing, building lasting relationships with hotels, bars and restaurants. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in premium hospitality or HORECA sales, a hunter mindset, and the ability to influence senior buyers.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to premium hospitality sectors (hotels, bars, restaurants).
• Strong prospecting and closing track record.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Win new business in London premium hospitality accounts.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline and convert prospects.
• Deliver compelling pitches to buyers and F&B teams.
• Develop long-term relationships with venues across London.
• Leverage network to expand presence in premium on-trade.

Skills

New business development

Prospecting

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Hospitality sales

London market knowledge

Job description

Key Account Manager – Ultra Premium Drinks Brand – London – up to £55,000 + bonus

We’re working with an incredible premium soft drinks business with an impressive portfolio of products that covers a wide array of businesses and venues. They already have a strong presence across hospitality, retail and wholesale. With a 30-year reputation for quality, innovation and prestige, the business is continuing to expand and is now looking for a commercially hungry Key Account Manager to spearhead new business across London’s premium hospitality sector.

This high-quality range of drinks needs a high quality and driven sales manager to drive new business into London’s best hospitality venues. The focus of the role will be to win new business across the city’s best bars, restaurants and hotels. Think Michelin Star restaurants, 5-star hotels and top rate bars. If you have a passion for building new business and want to work with an incredible brand, then this is the role for you.

People with strong prestige and premium networks in London will thrive in this role.

What the role offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus based on performance.
• The opportunity to work with a market leading portfolio.
• Significant autonomy to build your own pipeline, strategy and network in London
• The chance to work with some of London’s most exciting and prestigious hospitality businesses.
• Career growth with a company considered one of the leaders in its category.

Key responsibilities

• Win new business in high-value accounts across London’s hotels, restaurants, bars and hospitality groups.
• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching through to negotiation and close.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline, consistently converting new prospects into customers.
• Deliver compelling pitches to buyers, F&B teams and senior decision makers.
• Develop long-term customer relationships with some of London’s most well-known food and drink venues.
• Proven experience winning new business within premium hospitality, HORECA or the wider on trade.
• Strong knowledge and network across London’s premium hospitality scene.
• A genuine sales hunter who enjoys prospecting, opening doors and closing deals.
• Confident, professional and commercially minded with the ability to influence senior people.
• Highly driven, resilient and entrepreneurial with the organisation and determination to manage and convert leads.