Key Account Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Key Account Manager to manage the prestige drinks portfolio in London's top venues. The ideal candidate will have experience in key account management within the alcoholic drinks industry and proven capabilities in building relationships with on-trade customers. This role involves enhancing brand visibility, curating cocktail experiences, and collaborating with various teams to elevate brand presence. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

15% Bonus

Travel Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Key Account Manager or similar role in the alcoholic drinks industry.
• Experience dealing with prestigious on-trade customers in London.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Elevate visibility and desirability of the client's drink portfolio across top venues.
• Build long-term relationships with bars, hotels, and restaurants.
• Create cocktail listings and activations that resonate with both bartenders and guests.
• Collaborate with Brand Ambassadors and Marketing to enhance the brand's presence.

Skills

Key Account Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Job description

Key Account Manager – Prestige (On-Trade) London

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
• Excellent distribution across both On & Off-Trade
• 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
• You will act as the brand guardian, distribution strategist, and relationship lead for our clients 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.

Ideal candidate:

• You will have proven experience as a Key Account Manager, National Account Executive or Regional Account Manager in alcoholic drinks
• You will be well versed in dealing with Prestigious on-trade customers in London
• You will be a great communicator, capable of working collaboratively in a newly created team
• You will be a driven individual, hungry to develop your career within the premium spirits industry

Benefits & details:

• Competitive Salary
• 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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