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Key Account Manager
Corecruitment Ltd
📍 London
FMCG
Job description
<p><strong>Key Account Manager (RTM) – B2B Drinks Platform – London – Up to £60,000 plus package</strong></p><p><br><br>Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.<br></p><p>This is a rare chance to join an ambitious B2B drinks-industry startup at the very beginning—giving you the opportunity to fast-track your career, shape your role, and grow as they disrupt the UK drinks trade with an innovative, profit-boosting platform.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Key Account Manager (RTM)</strong> to join this new business and support the growth across the medium to large on trade. The <strong>Key Account Manager (RTM)</strong> will be integral in growing this service across a wide range of on-trade venues, targeting major cities, key groups and national outlets. This role is a high impact, field-based role, which will give the candidate an opportunity to shape the business from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will come with a background in wholesale and a network across medium-to-large-sized groups, with experience managing commercial relationships in the Drinks FMCG industry.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What this business offers:</strong></p><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career growth.</li><li>The chance to work with globally recognized brands in an exciting and dynamic industry.</li><li>A collaborative and supportive work culture.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Account Manager (RTM) responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive field sales across your region, visiting venues regularly to build strong customer relationships.</li><li>Strategically managing business development, presenting and driving growth amount large nationals.</li><li>Identify and win new business across bars, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers.</li><li>Pitch and onboard new customers, showcasing the platform’s value and driving adoption.</li><li>Support product launches, ensuring new drinks gain listings, visibility and trial in key accounts.</li><li>Work closely with marketing to execute campaigns, promotions and brand visibility programmes.</li><li>Manage and grow existing customer accounts, identifying opportunities to drive increased usage and sales.</li><li>Use market insights and customer feedback to inform commercial strategy and improve performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Ideal Key Account Manager (RTM) candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in national account management, new business and proposition pitching—ideally in <strong>Drinks FMCG.</strong></li><li>Proven success in winning new business and building commercial relationships.</li><li>Experience launching or supporting new products in the on-trade or retail channels.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Self-motivated, energetic and excited by a role that’s predominantly out in the market.</li><li>Great stakeholder manager who enjoys working cross-functionally with marketing, operations and brand partners.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to </p><p><br></p><p>COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. xwzovoh </p><p>To view other great opportunities please check out our website or call us on <strong> </strong> for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you.</p><ul><li>Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram</li></ul>
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