National Account Manager - Off Trade

Off-Trade National Account Manager London HQ £60,000-£65,000 + Car Allowance + BonusWant to build an Off-Trade channel rather than simply inherit one?We re partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing independent drinks business looking to accelerate its presence across UK retail.Having built strong momentum across other channels, the business is now investing in its next stage of growth, with Off-Trade representing a significant commercial opportunity.This is a newly created role for someone who knows the retail landscape, has the relationships to open doors and gets genuinely excited by taking challenger brands into new customers.The Role Take ownership of developing and growing the UK Off-Trade channelIdentify, open and win new customers across Grocery, Convenience, Impulse, Wholesale, Specialist and Online RetailUse your existing network of buyers and decision-makers to accelerate new business opportunitiesBuild compelling commercial propositions and confidently pitch the portfolio to prospective customersLead opportunities from initial introduction and negotiation through to launch and ongoing developmentEstablish sustainable partnerships that deliver distribution, rate of sale and repeat purchaseIdentify opportunities across both physical and online retailWork closely with the wider business to help shape the Off-Trade strategy as the channel grows About You Proven Off-Trade sales experience within alcoholic drinksStrong existing buyer relationships across some ..... full job details .....