National Key Account Manager – Manchester

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 33.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and bonus

Company Car

Chance to own and grow large territory

Work with a unique drinks business

Progression and growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a National Key Account Manager for a national drinks business based in Manchester. You will drive sales with new business across large accounts, focusing on the North of England, particularly multiples and casual dining venues.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, with a proven ability to grow brand presence and account volumes. The position offers a competitive salary with bonus, a company car, and opportunities for progression as you own and

Qualifikationen

• 4–6 years’ experience in a sales role within the drinks industry.
• Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
• Must have an EXISTING NETWORK of contacts.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends.
• Commercially capable with the ability to negotiate with big accounts.
• Ambitious and driven in all areas of sales and client development.
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.

Aufgaben

• Grow the brand and portfolio within large Multiple and Key Accounts across the North of England.
• Manage and grow existing accounts introducing new products and increased volume.
• Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
• Deliver on targets which align with company goals and growth.
• Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns.
• Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&Ls.
• Implementation of training; showcase the products and deliver compelling pitches.

Kenntnisse

New business development

Key account management

Drinks industry knowledge

Negotiation

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

National Key Account Manager – National Drinks Business – Manchester – Up to £55k + Package

I am working with an innovative drinks business who specialise in providing innovative and delicious drinks solutions to a wide variety of businesses across the UK. They are the leaders when it comes to what they do and now are looking to expand their team with a very important addition. This person will help continue to drive the business and their products into National accounts across the North of England

As the National Key Account Manager, you will be specifically responsible for driving sales with new business across larger account sizes in the region, think multiples and casual dining spots. The National Key Account Manager will be instrumental in business success with a network of contacts within the ON TRADE sector, along with a passion and background in providing a great drinks’ offering to well-known food and drinks venues.

The role will require a strong commercial mind along with the ability to create year-on-year success.

What the National Key Account Manager role offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Company Car.
• Chance to own and grow large territory.
• Work with a unique drinks business.
• Progression and growth opportunities.

The National Key Account Manager responsibilities:

• Grow the brand and portfolio within large Multiple and Key Accounts across the North of England.
• Manage and grow existing accounts introducing new products and increased volume.
• Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
• Deliver on targets which align with company goals and growth.
• Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns.
• Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&Ls.
• Implementation of training; showcase the products and deliver compelling pitches.

The ideal National Key Account Manager Candidate:

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in a sales role within the drinks industry.
• Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving. Must have an EXISTING NETWORK of contacts.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Commercially capable with the ability to negotiate with big accounts.
• Ambitious and driven in all areas of sales and client development.
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.

Job Tenure: Permanent