Our Client:
Seven Search and Selection are proud to partner with Hayman Distillers, to recruit a Key Account Manager for the Northwest.
Hayman Distillers is a truly independent, 5th generation family distilling company. The Hayman Distillers portfolio includes Hayman’s Gin with over 160 years of gin heritage, Merser Handcrafted Rums and Respirited British Made Vodka. Today, Hayman’s is recognised internationally as the leading independent English Gin and is available in over 70 countries.
We are currently seeking a Key Account Manager for the Northwest region of England. With a strong existing presence across the On Trade, this is a very exciting time to join a collaborative and agile company, with significant opportunities to develop.
The Role:
Role summary
The Key Account Manager will be tasked with driving the sales and distribution of the Hayman Distillers portfolio within the UK On-Trade sector in the North West region. In addition, will deliver and maintain high-quality listings in strategically important independent and group accounts.
The Key Account Manager will maintain long term partnerships and agreements with some of the finest businesses. Finally, will work to maximise sales through cocktail and house pouring deals and increase rate of sale through activations, brand visibility and offer a fantastic experience for both the account and their customers.
Main responsibilities
- Working alongside a fantastic team, we are looking for a Key Account Manager to drive growth across the portfolio and be a true ambassador for Hayman Distillers.
- Focused on the North West and surrounding areas, primarily Manchester and Liverpool, the Key Account Manager will be tasked with delivering new business opportunities across the On Trade, focused on house pour and cocktail listings.
- Account management of existing customers, identifying further growth opportunities.
- Will work with closely key RTMs and wholesalers, unlocking partnerships and tender opportunities.
- Grow the Hayman Distillers presence, increasing visibility of the portfolio, ensuring back-bar placements, drinks listings, cocktail activations and POS placement.
- Maintain a CRM system to track new customers and existing customers.
- Will work closely with the wider team, supporting other functions to ensure all are aligned on business strategy.
Ideal candidate
This is a customer facing role and the successful candidate will have fantastic interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a wider range of stakeholders, across the On Trade.
You will be excited by the opportunity to be a true ambassador for Hayman Distillers, with an inquisitive and ambitious mindset.
Finally, this role will suit those who are seeking an autonomous role. We are seeking someone who is tenacious and articulate, with a can-do mentality!
Prior experience
- Must be working within the drinks industry (ideally within premium spirits)
- Has On Trade experience and aware of key contacts within the industry
- Understands RTM and Wholesale
- Skilled in both new business and account management
- Experienced with independents and group businesses
- Can evidence delivering success within role – can demonstrate growth of your accounts and previous achievements securing house pour and cocktail listings
Benefits & details:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience (plus additional benefits including car allowance, pension contribution and bonus scheme)
- North West based – individuals must live in either Manchester or Liverpool for this role, due to the focus on these areas
All applications to this role will be managed by Seven Search & Selection. Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 6/17621/7. Confidentiality assured.
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