Sales Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package and profit share bonus

Car allowance

Private health care

Subsidized gym membership

Lunch allowance

Career progression and training

Job summary

A national drinks business in London is seeking a Sales Manager to manage key accounts and support technical aspects of equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in drinks FMCG sales, a strong network in the sector, and a passion for the industry. This role comes with a competitive salary, car allowance, health care, and opportunities for training and growth. If interested, please contact Mark at [ANONYMIZED EMAIL].

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial sales in the drinks sector is essential.
• Demonstrated ability in account management and client development.
• Passion for the drinks industry with knowledge of trends and news.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial plans and build customer relationships.
• Drive market visibility and implement sales strategies.
• Identify marketing opportunities and maintain current client relations.

Skills

Experience in hospitality or Drinks FMCG sales

Proven track record in securing new business

Strong communication skills

Ambitious and driven

Job description

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Base pay range

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Sales Manager - National Drinks Business – London - Up to £40k plus travel and bonus

A true passion for outstanding liquid…

I am very excited to be working exclusively with national drinks business to support in the growth of their team in London. This company has been on a fantastic journey and continues to expand into the future. This company has a thirst for the remarkable and has a big sales strategy leading into 2026, meaning YOU will be at the forefront of all opportunities.

We are on the search for a passionate and driven Sales Manager with experience working across the on-trade in London. This role will focus primarily on managing key accounts for the business and supporting in all technical aspects of the equipment, not to mention some new business thrown in.

This role could be an entry level role for a candidate who is looking to level-up their career with one of my favorite drinks businesses.

Company Benefits

• Competitive package and a profit share bonus scheme
• Fantastic car allowance including 45p per mile allowance.
• Top of the range private health care along with a subsidized GYM membership
• Lunch allowance daily
• Progression, training and growth from your line manager, one of the leaders in Senior sales.

The Sales Manager responsibilities:

• Management of the commercial plans along with building a broad customer base. Responsibility will primarily fall in account management and relationship building.
• Build on the brand plan through awareness and product development, along with trade visits and events.
• Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
• Delivering on a channel strategy which aligns 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&L in a commodity driven environment.
• Collaborate with other departments and establish a networking with the Drinks industry.
• Implementation of training; achieving budgeted targets

The ideal Sales Manager Candidate:

• Experience working in hospitality or Drinks FMCG commercial sales.
• Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
• Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector. Background in Mixers or Cocktail products beneficial.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
• A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / [e-mail]

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage