Sales Account Manager | Wine On-trade - London - Up to £75,000
Our client, a known wine distributor, is looking for an Account Manager to cover the on-trade market in Central London.
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000
Other benefits:
* Car allowance
* Bonus
Day-to-day responsibilities:
1. Achieve or exceed the annual sales and net contribution budgets.
2. Work closely with the Sales Manager to develop business with key prospects.
3. Maintain an active prospect list, ensuring that new accounts opened are of suitable size and profitability.
4. Ensure sufficient product knowledge to converse comfortably with customers and prospects at all levels.
5. Commit to key supplier targets for important brands and liaise with the Marketing team and brand managers on Agency-driven issues.
6. Stay updated on vintage changes, out of stock situations, and major new listings and de-listings.
7. Manage time efficiently and develop a calling plan for regular visits to important customers while allowing time for prospecting.
8. Communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with all Company departments.
9. Liaise with the Credit Control department to ensure all accounts are kept within trading terms.
10. Utilize promotional activity arranged by the Company.
11. Make full use of visiting suppliers and ensure preparation for these visits to maximize the time invested by suppliers.
12. Comply with the Company's procedures in all respects.
13. Attend and represent the company at Regional and National events, promoting the best possible impression of the company.
14. Host wine dinners and events to promote sales and raise the company profile across the region where required.
15. Work within agreed expense budgets (including samples) and ensure all expenditure is planned and controlled.
16. Submit any requested regular or ad-hoc reports within an agreed time frame.
Requirements:
* Driving licence
* WSET qualified ideally to diploma level or equivalent
* 2 years'+ experience of sales growth and account management within the wine industry
* Experience of selling to on-trade and independent off-trade channels desirable
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