UK Key Account Manager - Spirits

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CSG Talent have partnered with a high quality flavoured gin business who are looking to grow their market share & presence in the UK, hiring a Key Account Manager to play a key role in company development.

The business has market leading positions in multiple countries & is known for high quality, excellent tastings products. They are looking to further develop their UK mark positioning & are keen to bring on an individual experienced in spirit sales to the UK market.

Responsibilities:

• Network with key customers to identify and address specific needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers to ensure long-term Success.
• Act as the liaison between customers and internal teams ensuring clients' requirements are met
• Identify and attract prospective strategic customers.
• Ensure brand consistency.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Collect and analyze sales data and trends.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings, according to company standards.
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing departments to set and implement strategies for new products.
• Stay up-to-date with internal and external developments and suggest new ways to increase sales.

Requirements:

• Existing experience of selling alcoholic beverages into the UK market (Gins experience highly preferred, spirits also preferred, some form of alcoholic beverage experience essential)
• Existing network of contacts across a wide range of customer focuses (wholesale, retail, bars, restaurants, hotels etc)
• Existing experience of increasing presence of a new to market product or emerging brand
• Ability to travel to meet customers as needed
• Proven track record relating to winning new business

If you're interested in playing a key role in the brand awareness of a high quality gin business in the UK market, please reach out to Harry Barker for further details or click apply.

Keywords: Alcohol, gin, vodka, whisky, tequila, brandy, beer, wine, spirits, sales, account, territory, business development, commercial.