On-Trade Brand Builder & Growth Partner

Master of Malt; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on 15,000+ SKUs

Job summary

Maverick Drinks invites applications for a Partner Manager - On Trade (Brand Builder) to shape our premium spirits portfolio across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. You will drive listings, build strong customer partnerships, and craft meaningful brand presence in the market.

This field-based role requires a proven track record in growing distribution, establishing lighthouse accounts, and delivering brand activations with measurable ROI.

Qualifications

• Experience building on-trade relationships within premium spirits or FMCG.
• Proven track record of growing distribution and account performance.
• Experience with new business development across regional territories.

Responsibilities

• Drive distribution and growth of the Maverick Drinks portfolio across assigned accounts.
• Act as a consultant to on-trade customers on craft spirits.
• Collaborate with trade marketing, brand ambassadors, and sales teams to increase distribution and brand awareness.
• Use industry networks to create new business opportunities and build a diverse customer base, including strategic lighthouse accounts.
• Develop territory strategies aligned with company objectives and target listings on back bars and cocktail menus.
• Manage account information and maintain a full view of customer activity.
• Plan and execute A&P investment and trade activations to deliver a positive return on investment.
• Share category trends and consumer insights to support range decisions and expand brand presence.

Skills

On-trade relationships

Craft spirits

New business development

Territory management

Brand partnerships

Account management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Maverick Drinks invites applications for a Partner Manager - On Trade (Brand Builder) to shape our premium spirits portfolio across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. You will drive listings, build strong customer partnerships, and craft meaningful brand presence in the market.

This field-based role requires a proven track record in growing distribution, establishing lighthouse accounts, and delivering brand activations with measurable ROI.