Ridgeview Wine Estate
Key Account Manager | South East
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Key Account Manager - South East
Location: Sussex-based, covering Sussex, London and Kent
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: UK Sales Director
Grow Ridgeview's Presence Across the South East
We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to develop Ridgeview's presence across premium bars, restaurants, hotels, and specialist retailers throughout Sussex, Kent, and key London locations.
This is a relationship-led commercial role combining new business development with the management of valued existing accounts. You will build trusted partnerships, secure new listings, and increase the visibility and distribution of Ridgeview wines across the on-trade and off-trade.
Initially, approximately 70% of your time will focus on developing new business, with the remaining 30% dedicated to managing and growing existing accounts. You will have the freedom to manage your territory, supported by colleagues across Ridgeview and our wholesale network.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identifying and securing new premium on-trade and off-trade accounts
- Building lasting relationships with customers, decision-makers, and wholesaler contacts
- Growing distribution, repeat business, visibility, and rate of sale
- Delivering agreed territory targets across sales volume and distribution
- Supporting pricing and listing negotiations within agreed commercial frameworks
- Representing Ridgeview at customer meetings, tastings, training sessions, and trade events
- Supporting activations and other initiatives that bring the Ridgeview brand to life
- Maintaining high standards of brand presentation within customer outlets
- Monitoring market trends, customer developments, and competitor activity
- Managing your sales pipeline and maintaining accurate CRM records
- Providing regular updates on activity, opportunities, and performance
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Ridgeview team
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What You'll Bring
- Established sales experience within the wine or premium drinks sector
- A strong hospitality network relevant to the territory and requirements of the role
- Experience of developing new business and building long-term customer relationships
- Clear and effective communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to organise and manage a busy territory and workload independently
- A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- A full, valid UK driving licence
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It Would Be an Advantage If You Have
- WSET Level 2 or above
- Experience of working with prestige hospitality customers
- Experience of delivering events, tastings, or brand activations
- An interest in using digital and AI-enabled tools to support day-to-day productivity
The Person We're Looking For
You will be comfortable opening new conversations, developing trusted relationships, and turning opportunities into sustainable business. You will represent Ridgeview with credibility and enthusiasm, take responsibility for your territory, and maintain high standards in every customer interaction.
You will also be adaptable, well organized, and keen to continue developing your knowledge of wine, customers, and the wider market.
Inclusion at Ridgeview
Ridgeview is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We value the different experiences and perspectives each person brings.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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