Commercial Account Manager

COREcruitment

  • London
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Commercial Account Manager – Wine Supplier – London / The South – Up to £55,000 plus packageI am very excited to be representing a well known wine business as they are looking to grow out their commercial team. This business has been around for a number of years and boasts an exceptional range of products covering both old and new world.As Commercial Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and growing a portfolio of regional and multi-site group accounts across the UK, with a focus on the On Trade. You’ll work closely with national and regional Route to Market partners and will be responsible for both strategic account development and winning new business. A strong understanding of fine wine, producers, and regions is essential, as is a history of working with Mitchells & Butlers or similar managed groups.We are looking for candidates with extensive knowledge of the wine industry and a network of potential accounts for the business.What You’ll Get
  • Join a prestigious wine-led business with national recognition
  • Competitive base salary + uncapped bonus + car allowance
  • Autonomy to own and grow a large territory and strategic accounts
  • Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most respected wine portfolios
  • Supportive, collaborative and passionate wine-loving team
Commercial Account Manager role includes:
  • Manage and grow existing regional and multi-site On Trade accounts
  • Develop new business across the UK in target hospitality and group sectors – with specific focus on Mitchell & Butler.
  • Work with key Route to Market partners to maximise coverage and support
  • Deliver outstanding service, product knowledge, and commercial insights to clients
  • Act as the wine ambassador for the brand, educating buyers and F&B teams
  • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing structures, and promotional planning
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, logistics, and supply chain teams
  • Report on KPIs, sales performance and trends to the senior leadership team
The ideal Commercial Manager candidate:
  • Proven experience in wine sales within the On Trade, ideally national/regional groups
  • Prior commercial experience working with Mitchells & Butlers is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of fine wine, producers, appellations, and current market trends
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy
  • A well-established network within Route to Market and regional group operators
  • Confident communicator with a consultative and strategic sales style
  • Organised, self-motivated and driven to exceed targets
  • WSET Level 2 or above (Level 3+ desirable)
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.
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