Sales Account Manager

Job description

A well-established, independent brewery with a strong reputation for quality and innovation is looking to strengthen its presence across Leeds. As part of this growth, there is an opportunity for a commercially driven Sales Account Manager to take ownership of a key territory, focused on growing distribution, visibility and sales across the on-trade

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, building long-term relationships, and bringing a premium beer portfolio to life across pubs, bars and hospitality-led accounts.

The Role:

• Managing and developing a defined on-trade territory across Leeds and surrounding areas
• Driving new business wins while nurturing and growing existing independent free trade accounts
• Executing sales plans to deliver volume, value and distribution growth across the portfolio
• Activating brands through impactful POS, promotions and marketing-led campaigns
• Building commercial price plans and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, delivering consistently high service levels
• Delivering engaging tastings, training sessions and supporting brand activations
• Working closely with internal sales, marketing and operations teams to ensure strong execution
• Tracking performance, activity and opportunities via CRM and reporting tools
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and sharing insights with internal stakeholders

About You:

• Proven experience in field sales or account management within drinks or FMCG
• Strong understanding of the on-trade, ideally within Leeds
• Confident relationship builder with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Results-focused with a track record of achieving or exceeding targets
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance growth and profitability
• Passion for beer or premium drinks is highly desirable
• Confident using CRM systems and sales tools
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the territory

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee perks and product discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a growing, people-focused independent brewery

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

Call: 07441934127

Email: evie.coates@advocate-group.co.uk

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English