Key Account Manager

Ref: AS1951018

London, UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• On-Trade Drinks Sales
• Key Account Growth
• Hospitality Client Relationships

About the candidate

A commercially focused account management professional with a strong background in the on-trade drinks sector, working with hospitality clients to build long-term relationships, grow sales and improve brand visibility. They are confident managing key accounts, negotiating with customers and spotting opportunities through a strong understanding of market trends and consumer preferences.

Based in London, UK, they are looking for a permanent role and are available to start in two weeks. They bring a proactive, self-motivated approach and enjoy working closely with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to keep account plans moving in the right direction.

What makes them great?

• Proven sales growth: Delivered around a 20% year-on-year revenue uplift through targeted sales strategies and strong customer relationship management.
• Improved product visibility: Increased product listings by around 30% across key on-trade accounts through tailored marketing initiatives and effective negotiation.
• Customer-focused approach: Known for providing dependable support, understanding client needs and building lasting partnerships across the hospitality sector.

Areas of expertise

• Key account management: Experienced in managing hospitality and on-trade customer portfolios, strengthening relationships and supporting long-term account growth.
• Sales strategy and negotiation: Skilled in developing tailored sales plans, negotiating effectively and turning customer insight into commercial opportunities.
• Market insight and collaboration: Confident using market research and trend analysis to support product decisions, marketing activity and customer engagement.