Commercial Manager - On Trade (Soft Drinks)

Buckinghamshire Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
Lead, grow and develop the On Trade channel.Great opportunity to join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial drinks company.
  • Fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing drinks SME
  • Opportunity to lead and grow the On Trade channel

About Our Client

Award-winning and fast growing Drinks SME

Commercial Manager - On Trade (Soft Drinks)

Job Description

The Commercial Manager - On Trade (Soft Drinks) will be responsible for winning new business including nationals, regional groups, independent and wholesalers across the On Trade channel. The role will support the growing sales team and partner agency in the field to ensure they achieve the set targets and commercial goals.

The successful candidate will hunt and win new business, engage with wholesaler sales and marketing teams to ensure the brand is at the centre on their drinks category conversations, tenders and partnerships. Ensure customer success volume growth, be at and create industry related events bringing the brand to light through commercially led showcasing, working closely with the marketing team at all times.

We are looking for someone who wants to use their already amazing experience to add real value to the On Trade channel growth but to also be a strong commercial seat around the table. Perhaps you are someone who feels they can do more, add more value, and loves creating a legacy!!

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Manager - On Trade (Soft Drinks) will come with the following skills and experiences:

  • Be passionate about hunting and winning new business in the On Trade
  • Have solid account management experience needed - having worked in the FMCG / Drinks industry.
  • Proven commercial experience of selling to On-Trade, and perhaps experience with luxury/premium/hospitality/events business also!
  • Existing contacts on the channel
  • Excellent experience working in a commercial role in a drinks business - non alcoholic or alcohol both considered.
  • Have a commercial / entrepreneurial spirit (think outside the box, think differently)
  • Ability to be agile and lend their hand to a task, even if it is outside of their role / job title
  • Positive, get up and go attitude
  • Great personality with an enthusiasm to build relationships with current and new customers in the on-trade
  • Someone who can work as part of a team, while also being a self starter
  • Excellent at generating own leads and driving sales through existing business
  • Willing to go the extra mile & exceed targets set
  • Highly organised & self-motivated



Be able to commute to the Buckinghamshire as and when required - ideal location would be around the Greater London, Home Counties area but fully mobile nationally for the role.

In addition, we are all about the right attitude and approach so if you feel you would be taking a big step into this role, please still apply!

What's on Offer

£55,000 to £60,000 per annum + company bonus scheme + excellent longer term benefits.

Contact
Matthew Drewell
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6498960
Phone number
+44 1932 264 223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Buckinghamshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matthew Drewell
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264 223
Job reference
JN-082024-6498960