On-Trade Account Manager - North Wales

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Bangor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic On-Trade Account Manager to drive growth and manage key accounts in North West Wales. This role emphasizes building relationships, achieving sales targets, and executing brand activities. You will be part of a passionate team that values creativity and innovation, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a company that encourages you to dream big and transform challenges into opportunities while enjoying a range of benefits that support your well-being. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive parental leave

25 days holidays per year

Employee benefits for health and wellbeing

Beer allowance

2 volunteer days a year

Diversity and inclusion support

Competitive Bonus structure

WPA Private Medical Care

Car allowance or company car

Sales incentive

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and resilience with a commitment to career development.
• Exceptional local market knowledge and experience in the beer industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and provide top-notch customer service.
• Achieve volume and revenue targets with wholesale partners.
• Build a strong network of working relationships across stakeholders.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Time Management

Education

Experience in Beer or Similar Industry

Job description

Seniority Level: Entry level
#Talent
This role will be focused on both account management to maximize existing relationships, whilst putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts. A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder, with the ability to sell from our premium portfolio.
This role is a field-based role covering North West Wales, key regions include Aberystwyth, Bangor, Bala, Conwy, Caernarfon, Llandudno & Ynys Môn.
At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together.
Cheers to dreaming big!
The role:
From day one, you're encouraged to lead, share your ideas, and take charge of your success and the success of our business. With a strong team and hard work, we believe anything is achievable. We embrace big dreams and never shy away from challenges. Join us as an On-Trade Account Manager, representing Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I. Manage accounts, provide top-notch customer service, and support wholesale partners to boost sales across our impressive portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Focus on both account management for existing relationships and winning new accounts. Develop account plans to drive and protect growth across multiple operators.
• Achieve volume and revenue targets with wholesale partners.
• Build a strong network of working relationships across various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen and deliver KPI results.
• Lead key activations and ensure seamless execution of brand activities.
• Differentiate brands through innovative support that adds value to customers.
• Track account performance versus investment and present quarterly reviews for key accounts.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong work ethic, persistence, and resilience, with a commitment to career development.
• Exceptional local market knowledge, contacts, and experience in the beer or similar industry.
• Demonstrates ownership, taking personal responsibility for results, and leading by example.
• Builds excellent relationships with customers, consumers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Preference for previous sales experience.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships.
• Proficient in negotiation, and objection handling, and demonstrates commercial acumen.
• Confident in written and spoken English, with knowledge of commercial mathematics.
• Time and workload management skills to optimize effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health.
• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions.
• 25 days holidays per year.
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.).
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands.
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community.
• 4 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive Bonus structure.
• WPA Private Medical Care.
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Sales incentive.

What you can expect from us:

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.
We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.
If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.