Sales Account Manager

Advocate Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee perks and product discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A well-established independent brewery in Leeds is seeking a commercially driven Sales Account Manager. The successful candidate will manage a defined territory, driving new business and nurturing existing relationships. This role requires experience in field sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for premium drinks. The company offers performance-related bonuses, pension schemes, and ongoing training. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing brewery focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or account management within drinks or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of the on-trade, ideally within Leeds.
• Self-motivated and organised, comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a defined on-trade territory across Leeds.
• Driving new business wins while nurturing existing accounts.
• Delivering engaging tastings and training sessions.

Skills

Field sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Results-focused

Commercial awareness

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tools

Job description

A well-established, independent brewery with a strong reputation for quality and innovation is looking to strengthen its presence across Leeds. As part of this growth, there is an opportunity for a commercially driven Sales Account Manager to take ownership of a key territory, focused on growing distribution, visibility and sales across the on-trade 🍺

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, building long-term relationships, and bringing a premium beer portfolio to life across pubs, bars and hospitality-led accounts.

The Role:

• Managing and developing a defined on-trade territory across Leeds and surrounding areas
• Driving new business wins while nurturing and growing existing independent free trade accounts
• Executing sales plans to deliver volume, value and distribution growth across the portfolio
• Activating brands through impactful POS, promotions and marketing-led campaigns
• Building commercial price plans and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, delivering consistently high service levels
• Delivering engaging tastings, training sessions and supporting brand activations
• Working closely with internal sales, marketing and operations teams to ensure strong execution
• Tracking performance, activity and opportunities via CRM and reporting tools
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and sharing insights with internal stakeholders

About You:

• Proven experience in field sales or account management within drinks or FMCG
• Strong understanding of the on-trade, ideally within Leeds
• Confident relationship builder with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Results-focused with a track record of achieving or exceeding targets
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance growth and profitability
• Passion for beer or premium drinks is highly desirable
• Confident using CRM systems and sales tools
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the territory
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee perks and product discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a growing, people-focused independent brewery

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

📞Call: 07441934127

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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