Key Account Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency is seeking a Key Account Manager in London to build relationships with high-end clients in the luxury spirits sector. The candidate will implement sales strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience in the luxury drinks space and a strong focus on customer management. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury drinks sector and high-end venues.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality sector.
• Proven customer-focused account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key luxury accounts.
• Implement sales and marketing strategies for premium brands.
• Prepare sales reports and attend industry events.

Skills

Account management

Sales strategy implementation

Customer relationship building

Industry trend analysis

Job description

Overview

Key Account Manager – Premium Spirits – London – Up to £60,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced luxury account manager looking to grow your career? This role is with a well known and highly reputable spirits portfolio business that operates nationally and offers a diverse range of specialist spirits. The position focuses on building and maintaining relationships with high-end clients within the beverage industry, driving sales, expanding market share, and enhancing the prestige of the brand portfolio across London.

Key accounts include luxury venues such as the Savoy, Rosewood, Harrods, Selfridges, and other premium locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the luxury beverage sector.
• Implement effective sales and marketing strategies to promote premium drink brands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, distribution, product development) to ensure customer satisfaction and product excellence.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and budgets for management review.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand professional network.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in the prestige and luxury drinks space across London, with experience in venues such as Rosewood, Savoy, and Harrods.
• Self-starter with drive to succeed; strong understanding of the Hospitality sector is required.
• Proven track record in delivering growth across On & Off trade specialist channels.
• Customer-focused approach to account management with a goal to exceed expectations.
• Strong self-management and motivation; assertive in approach.
• Ability to negotiate, deliver training, and competently explain an alcoholic product range.
• Must be able to drive.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please forward an updated CV to Mark at COREcruitment / [e-mail].

COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.

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