Key Account Manager - London & the South

Kingfisher Drinks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Greater London is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to take ownership of a diverse beer portfolio. You'll have the autonomy needed to secure new business and deepen existing relationships, shaping commercial partnerships in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50k, plus bonuses and benefits, while providing an exciting opportunity to work with some of the world's most distinctive beers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Company Car

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in account management or sales in the beverage industry.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with clients.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business and deepen relationships with existing customers.
• Drive distribution and volume growth.
• Negotiate strong commercial terms.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Understanding of the beer market

Job description

World Beers. Global Brands. Real Autonomy.

Competitive Salary of up to £50k dependent on experience + Bonus + Company Car + Benefits

Ready to take ownership of one of the most exciting beer portfolios in the UK? At Kingfisher Drinks, we’re on a mission to bring the world’s most authentic and distinctive beers and ciders to consumers everywhere — and we’re growing fast.

With standout brands including Kingfisher, Sapporo, Sagres, Ichnusa, Yeastie Boys, Krusovice and more, we’re now looking for a dynamic Key Account Manager to drive our next wave of growth across the on-trade in London and the South East.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This isn’t a rigid, box-ticking sales job. You’ll have genuine autonomy, broad influence, and the freedom to shape high-impact commercial partnerships. Your focus will be on securing new business, deepening relationships with existing customers, driving distribution and volume, and negotiating strong commercial terms. You’ll build compelling brand propositions, work closely with wholesalers and route-to-market partners, and contribute to category growth with some of the world’s most exciting premium and discovery beers. It’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged a...