Key Account Manager

Job description

Key Account Manager – Leading Independent Beer Brand – London – Up to £50,000 plus package

I am excited to once again be partnered with a National BEER brand that is accelerating at a rapid speed. A key player in festivals and events, this brand has exposure across the On Trade and Off Trade having listed with multiple National groups and Top 4 Grocers!

They are looking for a Key Account Manager to manage and develop an existing portfolio of On Trade customers while driving new business opportunities across the hospitality sector. Reporting into the Head of On Trade, the successful candidate will play a key role in growing the brand’s presence within premium venues, hospitality groups, and strategic partners. This role combines account management, new business development, and commercial strategy, making it an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in a growing drinks business.

This role is designed for a candidate with a strong network across independent and multiple pub groups, along with a hunger for new business development!

Company Benefits

• Competitive package and bonus scheme
• Holiday allowance, additional time off, pension and healthcare.
• Progression, training and growth from your line manager, one of the leaders in Senior sales.

The Key Account Manager responsibilities:

• Manage and grow relationships with key On Trade accounts, including major retail and hospitality groups.
• Identify, target and win new business opportunities alongside the Head of On Trade and Founder.
• Maintain ownership of the new business pipeline and existing account portfolio, providing regular performance updates.
• Develop and deliver strategic 12-month account plans.
• Lead the onboarding of new customers, coordinating with relevant internal teams to ensure a smooth launch.
• Manage commercial agreements across accounts, including pricing, marketing support, retro agreements and capex investments.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key external brands to strengthen venue presence.
• Support the wider business with accurate forecasting and insights to inform the demand planning process.
• Conduct regular menu analysis across accounts to identify opportunities for growth and product expansion.
• Support the Founder and senior team with additional commercial initiatives where required.

The ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:

• Experience working across the Drinks FMCG sector, specifically with larger / multiple groups.
• Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
• Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
• A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.com

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

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