About the job
Are you passionate about the craft beer industry and eager to make a significant impact in one of the UK's fastest-growing brewers?
Marvel FMCG are partnering with Hawkstone to recruit an On-Trade Account Manager (North) to join their sales team. This is a permanent position that can be open to locations across the North of the UK.
Salary: £40k - £50k, Inc £5k car allowance + benefits.
Location: Home Based – with regular travel required
This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing brewer and play a key role in expanding their presence in the UK market. With full P&L responsibility, you will have the autonomy to shape the success of your region, working with dynamic teams and innovative products.
The role...
As an On Trade Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing regional wholesalers and mid-sized managed groups (5-100 outlets). This is a home-based role, focusing on developing and growing the distribution of the brewer's products within your assigned region. You will ensure customer requirements are met and business opportunities are maximised.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Full P&L Responsibility: Manage your region and customers with complete accountability.
- Customer Management: Develop existing RTM and managed business, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Business Growth: Expand the distribution of the brewer's products through RTM and managed groups.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates on account developments to the On Trade Controller.
The business...
Hawkstone Brewery, established in 2005 and formerly known as Cotswold Brewing Co., has rapidly grown into one of the UK's fastest-growing private breweries. It rebranded in 2021 after collaborating with Jeremy Clarkson on Hawkstone Lager, brewed using barley from his Diddly Squat Farm. The brewery produces a variety of products, including Hawkstone Premium Lager, Hawkstone Spa Lager, and Hawkstone Cider.
You...
We are looking for a candidate with:
- At least 3 years of experience in Account Management. Ideally within Beer & Cider, but other beverage and FMCG categories will be considered.
- An established network across the UK On Trade with a speciality in Managed Groups and local & regional RTM’s.
- A team player with strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites and strong experience in reporting & forecasting.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
If you would like to know more, then please get in touch with Kieron Hall for an initial conversation at kieron@marvelfmcg.co.uk
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