Key Account Manager Remote
Job description
Role: Key Account Manager
Company: Duration Brewery
Location: East Anglia (remote)
About Duration Brewery:
Duration Brewery is a renowned and rapidly growing craft brewery dedicated to creating exceptional and innovative beers. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship has earned us a strong presence in the craft beer industry. We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Key Account Manager to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our continued success.
Position Overview:
As a Key Account Manager at Duration Brewery, you will be responsible for nurturing and expanding our relationships with current wholesale customers while actively seeking out new wholesalers, pub groups, and potential export opportunities regionally and nationally. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about the craft beer industry, possesses strong business acumen, and has a knack for building long-lasting partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing wholesale customers, ensuring their needs are met, and they are provided with exceptional customer service.
- Business Development: Identify and approach new wholesalers, pub groups, and potential export partners to expand our market presence and increase sales.
- Market Analysis: Stay up to date with industry trends and market conditions, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the management team.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and agreements with key accounts, ensuring mutual satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Sales Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective account management and new business development efforts.
- Export Operations: Manage and develop export opportunities, including international market research, regulatory compliance, and logistics coordination.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market analysis, and customer feedback.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and production, to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in key account management and business development within the beverage or craft beer industry.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyse market trends and customer data to inform business strategies.
- Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as needed.
- Export experience is a plus.
- Passion for craft beer and the craft beer industry.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive and passionate team environment.
- Discounts on Duration Brewery products.
How to Apply:
If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for craft beer and a strong background in key account management, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to [email protected]
Duration Brewery is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a talented Key Account Manager to our team to help us continue our journey of crafting exceptional beers and expanding our market presence. Join us in creating lasting beer experiences!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Account management: 2 years (required)
- sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 30/09/2023
Expected start date: 02/10/2023
