Job Description
Ready to be part of one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic beverage brands in the world?
We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for an International Key Account Director to drive business growth, build strategic partnerships, and lead exciting consumer activation campaigns within the Away From Home (AFH) channel. This is your chance to make an impact with an innovative brand that’s redefining the energy drinks space.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Development: Chase new business opportunities with major multi-market customers in the AFH channel.
* Strategic Partnerships: Build powerful relationships with global customer teams and bottling partners to supercharge growth.
* Consumer Activation: Lead the charge in designing and executing bold, bespoke consumer activation campaigns for International Key Accounts.
* Commercial & Market Support: Equip local teams with commercial toolkits, best practices, and insights to unlock new business.
* Leadership & Team Development: Inspire and mentor the team to drive high-impact campaigns.
* Category Expertise & Commercial Acceleration: Influence stakeholders to elevate the energy drinks category and the client’s portfolio performance.
* Best Practice Sharing: Lead the sharing of insights and strategies across the EMEA region to maximize impact.
* Key Account Development: Shape the regional strategy for major customers to accelerate growth.
Skills & Experience:
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Category Management teams.
* Previous experience in commercial customer management or category management, ideally within the beverage or FMCG sectors.
* Creative problem solver with a knack for driving commercial growth.
* Knowledge of the bottling system is a bonus.
* Strong financial, commercial, and analytical skills.
* Flexibility to travel internationally as needed.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to play a major role in a fast-growing, global brand that’s redefining the energy drinks category.
If you’re ready to make a bold impact, we want to hear from you!
Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.
📞 020 7871 8000
🖥 Erin@advocate-group.co.uk
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.