Regional Account Manager

Regional Account Manager – UK Wide Wholesaler – up to £45,000

We are working with one of the North’s biggest wholesalers and they are looking for a Regional Account Manager to come help grow and maintain their presence in Newcastle.

This is an exciting chance to grow an established customer base within the on-trade sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering results and performance across the Newcastle area while developing strong customer relationships.

This role is field based and is perfect for someone who enjoys being out in trade and chatting to key decision makers. If you are a account management whizz and can build strong relationships, this is for you!

What the role offers:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus and incentives
• Company car
• Life insurance
• Employee discount schemes
• Healthcare

Regional Account Manager responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a clear territory strategy to drive organic growth within existing accounts.
• Manage and retain customer relationships to minimise account losses and maximise customer value.
• Increase customer spend through cross-selling and expanding product category penetration.
• Achieve and exceed agreed commercial sales targets and KPIs.
• Support the smooth transition and handover of new business accounts from the new business team.
• Provide regular territory updates and performance reporting to the line manager.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, brand partners, and third parties.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to resolve customer supply and service challenges.

Regional Account Manager main qualities:

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial sales experience within the hospitality, on-trade or related sector.
• Proven track record in account management and growing existing customer relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory effectively.
• Commercially focused with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Full driving licence

COREcruitment is an international recruitment agency specialising in the service industry across the following sectors: - H.R. – Finance – Executive Search - Leisure – Fitness – Visitors Attractions - Events – Venues - Hotels – Coworking – Estate – Private Residences - Technology – Facilities Management – Property - Food Service – Care Services – FMCG - Retail – QSR - Chefs – Restaurants - Pubs – Bars - High-end - Members Clubs - Luxury Travel - Private Dining & Concierge - Food Hygiene - Health & Safety - Supermarket - Delivery - Supply Chain - Warehousing - Food Manufacturing