Summary
Location
London
Type
full-time
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About this role
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Purpose:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Camden Hells, Beck’s, and Leffe. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.
The On-Trade Account Manager within our Independent Free-Trade (IFT), you will be focused on both account management to maximize existing relationships, whilst putting significant focus on winning and developing new accounts. A strong candidate will be an outstanding relationship builder, with the ability to sell from our premium portfolio.
As this position will be South Wales, you will be covering the South Wales Valleys & Vale of Glamorgan as these positions are field-based, a current UK driving license is required. You need to live within these postcodes.
What’s in it for you:
25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options
Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection
Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme)
26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers
A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
4 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
Life assurance & charitable giving
The role:
From day one, you're encouraged to lead, share your ideas, and take charge of your success and the success of our business. With a strong team and hard work, we believe anything is achievable. We embrace big dreams and never shy away from challenges. Join us as an On-Trade Account Manager, representing Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I. Manage accounts, provide top-notch customer service, and support wholesale partners to boost sales across our impressive portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Focus on both account management for existing relationships and winning new accounts.
Develop account plans to drive and protect growth across multiple operators.
Achieve volume and revenue targets with wholesale partners.
Build a strong network of working relationships across various stakeholders.
Demonstrate commercial acumen and deliver KPI results.
Lead key activations and ensure seamless execution of brand activities.
Differentiate brands through innovative support that adds value to customers.
Track account performance versus investment and present quarterly reviews for key accounts.
Who we’re looking for:
Strong work ethic, persistence, and resilience, with a commitment to career development.
Exceptional local market knowledge, contacts, and experience in the beer or similar industry.
Demonstrates ownership, taking personal responsibility for results, and leading by example.
Builds excellent relationships with customers, consumers, and internal/external stakeholders.
Preference for previous sales experience.
Effective communication skills and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships.
Proficient in negotiation, and objection handling, and demonstrates commercial acumen.
Confident in written and spoken English, with knowledge of commercial mathematics.
Time and workload management skills to optimize effectiveness and efficiency; on-trade and premium brand experience are desirable.
Why build your career with us
We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.
UNIQUE CULTURE
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.
BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.
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Other facts
About AB InBev
As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob ULTRA®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®.
Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil.
Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 167,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide.
What you'll do
- The On-Trade Account Manager will manage existing accounts and develop new ones, focusing on maximizing relationships and driving sales. Responsibilities include achieving volume and revenue targets, building networks, and executing brand activities.
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