Prestige Account Manager

Description:

This company is one of the leading Wine and Spirits distributors across the UK, with a long standing reputation to match. This client is award winning and offers an excellent culture for the business.

As a Prestige Account Manager - Drinks, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining relationships with our high-end clients within the beverage industry. Your primary responsibility will be to drive sales, expand market share, and enhance the prestige of our brand portfolio in the market.

This role is a SALES role – you will be required to build new business in both ON and OFF trade for the Prestige and Luxury market.

Clients need to be the 50 BEST Restaurants and Cocktail bars in London, so will need a NETWORK to match!!

Prestige Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the beverage industry.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Implement effective sales and marketing strategies to promote our premium drink brands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, distribution, and product development, to ensure customer satisfaction and product excellence.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and budgets for management review.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand your professional network.

The Ideal Prestige Account Manager candidate:

• Previous experience working in the Prestige Drinks Sector in London
• Be a self-starter who is driven to succeed – a strong connection and network would be preferred.
• Proven track record in delivering growth in the drinks industry.
• A customer-oriented approach to account management which aims to exceed expectations.
• A strong and assertive style to self-management and motivation.
• Able to negotiate, delivery training and competently explain a alcoholic product range
• Must be able to drive