Senior Account Manager - Drinks

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supplier of beverages seeks a Senior Account Manager to lead partnerships with major retailers. You will manage commercial responsibilities, develop business plans for both Own Label and Branded products, and mentor team members. Ideal applicants have FMCG Account Management experience, robust negotiation skills, and a full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible working options

Significant discounts on wine and spirits

Health checks and training opportunities

On-site free car parking

Qualifications

• Previous FMCG Account Management experience in the wine industry.
• Experience in retail sales and customer management.
• Robust negotiation and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead joint business plans for Own Label and Branded products.
• Manage key accounts including price negotiations.
• Oversee daily operations, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

FMCG Account Management

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Retail sales experience

Education

Wine education (preferred)

Job description

Senior Account Manager - Beverages & Alcohol

£50,000 - £60,000 + Great Benefits Package

Manchester

Full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term, Hybrid

Join a leading independent UK supplier of wine and spirits as a Senior Account Manager looking after partnerships with major retailers, leading strategic initiatives to deliver sustainable volume growth through business planning and commercial management.

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead the development and execution of joint business plans for both Own Label and Branded products.
• Take overall commercial responsibility for the performance of key accounts, including commercial price negotiations and new business generation.
• Utilise support from all areas of the business to enhance relationships and drive commercial success and profitability.
• Manage daily operations of key accounts across various formats in Wine, Spirits, and RTDs.
• Handle all aspects of budgeting, sales, profitability, and forecasting, ensuring optimal availability and service.
• Develop relationships within the account, including buyers, supply chain, operations, marketing, store managers, and advisors.
• Monitor competitive activity in the marketplace and utilise market data analysis to identify key customer opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative environment for personal and professional growth.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous FMCG Account Management / Leadership experience, preferably in the wine industry.
• Experience working in the manufacturing sector with extensive retail sales, customer, and portfolio management.
• Robust negotiation and financial skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Wine education is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible working options and life assurance cover.
• Significant discounts on wine and spirits.
• Wellbeing resources, health checks, and training opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Involvement in new product development and community engagement activities.
• On-site free car parking and Electric Vehicle charging facilities.
• This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a company that values innovation and a proactive approach to business.
• We are committed to professional growth and wellbeing of our team members.

Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.

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