About the Role
This role will focus on account management to maximize existing relationships while also winning and developing new accounts. A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder with the ability to sell from our premium portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Focus on building relationships within the independent free trade sector, driving sustainable growth for customers and Budweiser Brewing Group brands.
- Manage existing accounts and pursue new business opportunities.
- Build a strong network of working relationships across various stakeholders to achieve volume and revenue targets with a long-term strategy.
- Implement trade activations that drive customer value and increase volume, ensuring perfect brand execution and optimal consumer experiences.
- Differentiate brands through innovative support that adds value to customers.
- Manage account P&L, track performance versus investments, and present quarterly reviews for key accounts.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic, persistence, and resilience, with a commitment to career development.
- Exceptional local market knowledge, contacts, and experience in the beer or similar industry.
- Demonstrates ownership, taking personal responsibility for results, and leading by example.
- Builds excellent relationships with customers, consumers, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Preference for previous sales experience.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships.
- Proficient in negotiation and objection handling, demonstrating commercial acumen.
- Confident in written and spoken English, with knowledge of commercial mathematics.
- Time and workload management skills to optimize effectiveness and efficiency.
- A current UK Driving License is required.
Skills
- Sales
- Account Management
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Objection Handling
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication
- Time Management
- Workload Management
- On-trade experience (desirable)
- Premium brand experience (desirable)
Location
- AL, SG, PE & EN postcode areas
Work Type
- Field-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Benefits
- Benefits for physical and mental health
- Competitive parental leave
- Pension double contributions
- 25 days holidays per year
- Employee benefits (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.)
- Beer allowance
- 2 volunteer days a year
- Global Bonus
- Private Medical Care
- 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver
- Car allowance or company car
- Sales incentive
About the Company
- Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love.
- Portfolio includes global classics like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Camden Hells, Beck’s, and Leffe.
- Values relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
- Proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.
- Believes in collaboration and candor, resulting in a dynamic culture with open communication.
- Makers of more than 500 iconic brands.
- Empowers people to learn, expand perspectives, and unlock career growth.
