Regional Account Manager – Leading Beer Importer - South Midlands / Anglia
Up to £45k + Car Allowance + Bonus
I am excited to be partnering with an established and well known Beer Importer operating nationally with an exceptional range of products. This company has been operating for over 40 years and has a fantastic portfolio of National and International beers.
They are currently seeking a Regional Account Manager to look after On Trade customers across the South Midlands. The ideal Regional Account Manager will aspire to be the leading Beer based account manager covering the region, along with becoming a champion for World Beers. The Regional Account Manager will have a strong commercial background and be able to maximise opportunities across their territory.
The ideal Regional Account Manager must have experience in the BEER industry and come with exciting relationships across businesses in the South Midlands and Anglia.
Regional Account Manager responsibilities include:
1. New business development and existing business maintenance
2. Building long-term trading relationships with the key volume and image accounts.
3. Working closely with third party suppliers and wholesalers.
4. Executing activity to support UK-wide leased and managed customers.
5. Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumer
6. Qualitative selection and development of customers.
7. Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
8. Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.
The Ideal Regional Account Manager:
9. Successful candidates must come from a background working with BEER or Drinks.
10. Must have extensive experience working within the On Trade across independent and multi-site businesses.
11. Experience leading the commercial side of the business, along with building relationships and maximising on existing business.
12. Demonstrate a track record of sales success and pipeline management.
13. Proven to be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
14. Must be prepared to travel across a large region, driving license required.