The BusinessThis business boast one of the most exciting portfolios in the spirits industry and owning some of the leading brands in their category, my client have a pipeline of exciting NPD consistently rolling out to help deliver high growth for the business.The RoleThey are looking for an ambitious individual to join as a Key Account Manager in the on trade team managing large managed groups across the UK. You will be required to build and manage customer and wholesaler relationships to grow sales, advocacy, and partnership activation amongst this influential community. This will be done by increasing brand distribution and visibility, as well as driving sales of the businesses brands in the customer base.Responsibilities:Manage accounts by delivering the customer strategy and activation plans (Menu presence, Samplings, Brand Visibility, Trade Shows, Competitions)Drive sales in in out trade outlets across key small managed groups with the goal to achieve preferred partner status.Managed customer P&L's to unlock and deliver growth.Grow distribution & activation in most influential retailersManage budget to achieve overall sales targetsIdentify opportunities in your customer baseBuild relationships with Brand Ambassadors in the industry to execute activationsDeliver expert advice on the spirits industry to customers and consumersPlan and manage workload to meet key trade timesKey Requirements:Experience in the Spirits/Drinks industry with an extensive knowledge in the spaceStrong commercial negotiation skillsExperience activating brands in the on trade sceneUnderstanding of how to build a brandMinimum of 2-3 years of sales experience in the FMCG industryEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership and work independentlyGood presentation skillsWSET qualification Level 2 is desirableThis role will be remote and can be based anywhere in England