Cave Direct LTD.
West London Account Manager
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West London Account Manager
Join One of the UK's Leading Independent Beer Importers. Due to continued growth and an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the sales team at Cave Direct as our West London Account Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an established territory, work with some of the world's most respected breweries and play a key role in growing one of the UK's leading speciality beer distributors.
About Cave Direct
Founded in 1979 and still proudly family-owned, Cave Direct is one of the UK's leading independent speciality beer importers and distributors.
We work with some of the most exciting breweries from around the world, including Paulaner, Stiegl, Sierra Nevada, Delirium, Lervig, Omnipollo and many more, supplying over 300 premium beers to pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality venues throughout the UK.
Our reputation has been built on exceptional customer service, exclusive brewery partnerships and a passionate team who genuinely love what they do. As we continue to grow, we're looking for ambitious people who want to grow with us.
The Role
Reporting directly to Head of Sales, Dan Bell, you'll be responsible for managing and developing our West London territory.
The role offers a fantastic mix of managing an established customer base while identifying and winning new business opportunities.
You'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary, build long-term customer relationships and become a trusted partner to venues throughout your territory.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and developing relationships with an established portfolio of pubs, bars and restaurants across West London.
- Identifying and winning new business opportunities to grow the territory.
- Working alongside our London Key Account Manager to maximise opportunities within groups and larger customers.
- Increasing sales across our portfolio of imported and domestic craft beer breweries.
- Delivering product tastings, staff training sessions and customer events.
- Spending time in trade with representatives from our brewery partners to support activations and customer engagement.
- Managing your own diary and territory to maximise productivity.
- Using our CRM system to manage customer activity, opportunities and pipeline.
- Delivering sales, distribution and margin targets within your territory.
- Representing Cave Direct professionally at industry events, festivals and trade shows when required.
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About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives on developing new business and has a genuine passion for hospitality and great beer.
You may already have field sales experience within the drinks industry or be working within hospitality and looking to take the next step into a commercial sales role.
Essential
- Full UK driving licence.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Commercially driven with a positive attitude.
- A passion for beer and the hospitality industry.
Desirable
- Previous field sales experience.
- Experience within the beer, drinks or hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of cellar management and draught beer systems.
- Experience using CRM software.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-related bonus of up to £5,000 per quarter.
- Business travel expenses covered.
- Mobile phone, laptop and all necessary IT equipment.
- All business expenses covered.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Staff discount with our sister company, Beermerchants.com.
- Brewery visits, supplier trips and industry events across the UK and Europe.
- Ongoing product training and personal development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing independent business.
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Why Join Cave Direct?
At Cave Direct you'll be joining a passionate, family-owned business with over 45 years of history and an exciting future.
We believe in giving our people the freedom to succeed, the support to develop and the opportunity to build long-term careers. Whether you're an experienced Account Manager or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together and takes pride in representing some of the world's best breweries.
Salary
£35,000+ (depending on experience)
Plus an achievable, performance-related bonus of up to £5,000 per quarter.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cave Direct is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Apply
If you're passionate about great beer, enjoy building long-term customer relationships and want to join one of the UK's leading speciality beer distributors, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering email to Dan@cavedirect.com.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th August.
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