Key Account Manager - Prestige On-Trade London

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Bonus

Travel Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an FMCG Recruitment Consultant to manage a prestigious portfolio in London's competitive spirits market. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Key Account Manager within the alcoholic drinks sector and will act as the brand guardian across top venues. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a 15% bonus, and additional benefits including a travel allowance and healthcare. You will play a key role in forging long-term relationships and driving brand growth in the premium spirits industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Key Account Manager or similar role in the alcoholic drinks sector.
• Experience dealing with prestigious on-trade customers in London.
• Strong ability to communicate and work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work in a newly created team.

Responsibilities

• Elevate visibility and desirability of client’s spirits portfolio.
• Build long-term relationships with influential bars and restaurants.
• Act as brand guardian for client’s prestige spirits portfolio.
• Curate cocktail menus, signature serves, and activations.
• Collaborate with Brand Ambassadors, Advocacy and Marketing to deliver premium experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Sales strategy

Knowledge of alcoholic drinks

Team collaboration

Job description

FMCG Recruitment Consultant – Specialized in the FMCG Industry

London / or in very close proximity Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Our client:

• Brand owners of the most exciting and disruptive portfolios in the UK & Global spirits market
• Strong international presence across several core categories including Rum, Whisky, Tequila and Gin
• Fast growing business that has seen significant headcount growth in 2025
• Expanded the On-Trade sales team and now seeking a talented KAM to manage Prestige London Venues

In the role you will:

• Play a pivotal role in elevating the visibility, desirability, and advocacy of our client’s prestige drinks portfolio across London’s most influential on-trade venues.
• Be tasked with building long-term relationships with the city’s most respected bars, hotels, and restaurants as well as identifying and activating brand-building opportunities.
• Act as the brand guardian, distribution strategist, and relationship lead for our client’s key prestige spirits portfolio in London’s top 50 Prestige on-trade outlets.
• Curate cocktail menu listings, signature serves, and activations that tell the story of their brands in a way that resonates with bartenders and guests alike.
• Collaborate closely with Brand Ambassadors, Advocacy, and Marketing to deliver premium experiences, educational sessions, and partnerships that elevate our client’s presence in the Prestige channel.
• Have proven experience as a Key Account Manager, National Account Executive or Regional Account Manager in alcoholic drinks.
• Be well versed in dealing with prestigious on-trade customers in London.
• Be a great communicator, capable of working collaboratively in a newly created team.
• Be a driven individual, hungry to develop your career within the premium spirits industry.

Benefits & details:

• 15% Bonus, Travel Allowance, Pension & Healthcare
• Field Based – London / very accessible to

If you would like to apply for this exciting Key Account Manager vacancy, please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 7/17507/7AH. Confidentiality assured.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages