Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager – On Trade

North of England

Competitive Package + Bonus + Car Allowance

The Advocate Group are excited to be working with an innovative, and instantly recognisable Spirits brand, renowned for their presence in the On Trade and diversification into Off Trade too.

The business are proud to have built an inclusive, fun and social team environment as well as sticking to their craft and heritage values.

We’re recruiting for a Key Account Manager in the On Trade channel, where you’ll be working closely with the Head of National On Trade , through the strategic development of regional Route to Market partners (RTM) & Multiple Retail Groups (MRG).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain close relationships with the customers to maximise and create opportunities
• Drive the Brands’ agenda within the customer base and deliver solutions to your customers’ key business challenges across RTM & MRG’
• Driving the brand’s agenda across the customer base and delivering solutions to any business challenges
• Forecasting and managing financial budgeting, creating mutually beneficial JBPs
• Develop, implement and monitor targeted promotional activity whilst achieving agreed business aims in line with strategy

Candidate Attributes

• An BDM or KAM looking to take that next step up within the On Trade channel
• Spirits experience is desirable
• Track record of negotiation and influencing internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to use initiative to think innovatively and proactively to solve problems

The business genuinely empower each of their employees and give them the autonomy to make the role their own and promote from within. They stay ahead of the curve and together with their collaborative approach and innovation, continue to be the brand on everyone’s lips.

Please get in touch with Roxy Gadd or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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