Key Account Manager

at  Drink Warehouse UK

ABOUT US

Drink Warehouse UK Limited is an independent wholesaler operating throughout London and Southeast England. We supply pubs, bars and restaurants with all their essentials such as beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks through to pipeline cleaner and bar snacks. Our core values are based on our mission to Set the Bar high by demonstrating care and pride in all that we do. Our goal isn’t to meet expectations but to exceed them with our dedication to service and how we inspire for perfection. We strive to become an innovator and leader with our industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience and knowledge in on and off trade
• Ideally you will have WSET level 1
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong communication skills
• Strategic thinker
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

THE ROLE

DWUK are recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join our dynamic sales team in Kent. This position involves identifying new business opportunities while managing and continuing to grow our existing customer portfolio. Ideally you will have previous industry knowledge of the drinks industry, products and on trade. The role is field-based with occasional visits to HQ and comes with a competitive salary, including car allowance and performance based bonuses. The ideal candidate is a passionate, self-motivated individual who enjoys building relationships. You will organise your day to maximise opportunities in your area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grow, develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customer portfolios
• Be the primary point of contact for your key accounts
• Understanding customer needs to promote products and solutions
• Follow up leads in a timely manner
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to create detailed proposals that form part of a bidding process
• Monitor market trends to identify potential opportunities
• Develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and brand partners
• Prepare month reports and attend weekly sales team meetings