London Account Manager / Key Account Manager - FMCG/Beverages

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London Account Manager/Key Account Manager – Premium Drinks/FMCG

Central / South London

£28,000-£35,000 + Bonus

Leading import, sales and distribution company representing a number of premium spirits, liqueurs and craft beer brands, seeks ambitious FMCG Territory Sales Manager, Regional Account Manager or Business Development Manager, with experience managing UK On-Trade accounts (bars, pub chains) or Off Trade (Wholesale) accounts, ideally within the drinks or alcoholic beverages industry or similar FMCG brands, looking to join a successful and growing company.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for growing volume, distribution and profit within a portfolio of Key, Regional and Independent Accounts in the On and Off-Trade in London, and must have sales background or training within an FMCG or similar environment. Ideally will have proven sales track record in a drinks or FMCG industry, with ability to develop strong relationships with customers and purchase managers, achieve budgeted sales and margin targets. This is an opportunity to join an dynamic and fast growing company with excellent long term career growth and financial upside.

Requirements:

· Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

· 2+ years sales experience as a Sales or Business Development Exec, or some Territory/Key Account Manager experience within the drinks or FMCG industry

· Knowledge of the UK On Trade (bars, breweries, pubs) or Off trade (Wholesale) accounts

· Passion for selling FMCG or premium products

· Excellent negotiation skills at customer level