COREcruitment
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87Job Description:
Customer Development Manager – Leading Drinks Wholesaler – North of England – Up to £40k
This company boasts an extensive range of fantastic products ranging from Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft drinks, with over 100 years in the industry. This client has a great presence around the North of England and works alongside some of the biggest names in the Hospitality business.
They are currently seeking a Customer Development Manager to join the Soft Drink arm of the business and support in the growth. The Customer Development Manager will be responsible for securing accounts across the On Trade, promoting the product and ensuring brand awareness. The Customer Development Manager will ultimately responsible for the growth in the Soft Drink sector.
The ideal Customer Development Manager will come from a background in DRINK sales along with strong connections to the On Trade in the North of England.
This role will also involve travel!
Customer Development Manager responsibilities include:
- New business development and existing business maintenance
- Building long-term trading relationships with the key volume and image accounts.
- Working closely with the ON TRADE Sector to promote the portfolio and signature products.
- Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumer
- Qualitative selection and development of customers.
- Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
- Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.
The Ideal Customer Development Manager:
- The candidate MUST come from a drinks background and have great understanding of the ON TRADE
- Must have extensive experience for winning new business in the ON TRADE along with relationship building and account management.
- Personable and keen to development, wants to the next company “superstar”
- Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
- Must be prepared to travel and work evenings and weekends when required.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to
COREcruitment 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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Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
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