Wholesale Account Manager

Seniority Level: Entry level #Talent
Location: Cardiff Newport Gloucester
This role will be focused on both account management to maximize existing relationships, whilst also putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts within the Independent Free-Trade (IFT) sector, on-trade. A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder, a history of building personal strategies, with the ability to sell from our premium portfolio & be an absolute brand advocate.
The territory spans across Wales working closely with our on-trade national & regional wholesale partners. Full UK drivers license is required for this position.
At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the worlds most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, while developing innovations such as Camden Town Brewery, Mahou, Leffe; crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
Were a team of passionate owners who arent afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So lets take on the challenge together.
Cheers to dreaming big!
The role:
Live & breathe our portfolio of recognisable & iconic brands, being an absolute brand ambassador within your customer base.
Partner with existing on-trade IFT customers to develop new opportunities & rate of sale activations, increasing distribution points & volume, driving growth in AB InBev share/sales within the National and Regional Wholesale account base.
Build promotional plans with customers to ensure AB InBev has the strongest promotional participation across categories & outperforms the competition across all key commercial metrics.
Become a general manager of your patch, being an absolute expert in this area taking on a range of responsibilities to effectively manage & take ownership.
Strategize to create a personal ambitions & action plans to support the overall on-trade game plan.
Develop a strong network of external & internal working relationships across the ledger from Head Office contacts, Wholesaler Salesforce, WKAMs, Technical Support & your team mates.
Build, Track, monitor and manage listing fees and legacy loans (commercial investments) to protect & secure your existing customer base.
Participate in development projects supporting improvements that positively impact your colleagues and customers.
Create and analyze reports to identify areas of improvement and development for individual and team performance.
Who were looking for:
Experience growing and developing accounts in the FMCG industry
Passion for Beer and Food Industry
experience in the hospitality industry (e.g. bar work, waiter/waitress experience) is preferred
A strong business acumen and ability to look at the data metrics to make informed decisions
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent relationship building and customer service mindset - the ability to build rapport across many demographics
An ambitious owner looking to drive change and make a positive impact, with a passion for personal development.
Computer proficiency and aptitude, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
Flexible with irregular working hours to be present during key period on premise (including some evenings and weekends)
This role is Field Based role so a current UK Driving License is required
Benefits & Perks:
Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
25 days holidays per year
Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.)
A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
Global Bonus
WPA Private Medical Care
26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver
Return to Work programme
What you can expect from us:
In this role, youll have the potential to transform our business and your career. Youll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. Were a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.
We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. Youll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.
As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better
and more equal
world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If this sounds like the incredible opportunity youve been waiting for, apply today.
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