Wholesale Account Manager

Global Brands Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Opportunities for career progression

Access to in-house Global Academy

Job summary

A leading drinks brand development firm in the UK is seeking an In-house Talent Acquisition Assistant to manage Route to Market strategies in the South region. The role focuses on building relationships with on-trade accounts and executing sales strategies that promote sustainable growth. The ideal candidate should have experience in commercial account management within the beverages industry and strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the on-trade drinks sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with on-trade accounts.
• Execute the on-trade sales strategy.
• Identify new business opportunities in the on-trade sector.
• Lead negotiations with key accounts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Commercial account management experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Familiarity with Salesforce

Job description

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In-house talent acquisition assistant at Global Brands Limited

We are Global Brands Ltd - the leading independent drinks brand development business that owns, markets and distributes an enviable collection of products across the RTD/RTS, spirits, soft drinks and beer categories.

We’ve developed some of the best performing brands in the marketplace such as VK, HOOCH and Franklin & Sons.

Our recipe for success involves spotting market trends early, knowing our customers’ business goals and needs, and having expert buying, marketing and sales teams.

At Global Brands, we are more than just beverages; we're curators of experiences that enhance moments and forge connections. Our extensive range of brands, known and loved by many, is a testament to our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in the drinks sector.

Our Head Offices are based within our own award winning 4-star Hotel CASA in Chesterfield, Northeast Derbyshire.

Role overview

We are looking for a commercially focused and collaborative individual to manage our Route to Market (RTM) strategies across the South region. You will play a key role in developing and delivering sales strategies that support long-term customer partnerships and sustainable growth within the on-trade channel.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key on-trade accounts to support long-term business partnerships and drive sustainable sales growth.
• Execute the on-trade sales strategy, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the on-trade sector, including expanding distribution and product visibility.
• Lead negotiations with key accounts, focusing on mutually beneficial terms including pricing, promotional activity, and placement.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Meet or exceed sales targets within your assigned territory, reporting performance and adapting plans where necessary.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with internal teams—such as marketing, supply chain, and operations—to ensure alignment and effective execution of account initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, account activity, and market dynamics, offering insights and recommendations to the On Trade RTM Controller.

About You:

• Commercial account management experience within the on-trade drinks sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a collaborative mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Comfortable building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to identify areas for improvement and offer commercially viable, innovative solutions.
• Performance based annual bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Opportunities for career progression within the business
• Access to our in-house Global Academy

http://www.globalbrands.co.uk

Global Brands Ltd proudly manages its Talent Acquisition and onboarding processes in house. Please no Recruitment Agency enquiries.

Global Brands Ltd. celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Please advise us if you require any adjustments during the interview process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Distribution

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages

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