At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together.
Cheers to dreaming big!
The role
This role is focused on account management of existing on-trade customers, whilst winning and developing new accounts, in line with our strategy to grow the beer and cider category in the UK.
Location – Middlesborough
Duties & responsibilities
- Account Management of existing Independent Free Trade Customers (IFT).
- Target and win new accounts within the IFT.
- Develop account plans to drive and protect growth across multiple operators.
- Build a strong network of working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead key activations and ensure seamless execution of brand activities.
- Full ownership of your territory, volume, and financial performance.
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.
- A full UK driver's license is required for this position.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
- Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
- 25 days holidays per year
- Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)
- A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
- 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
- 5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
- Global Bonus
- WPA Private Medical Care
- 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver
- Car allowance or company car
- Sales incentive
What you can expect from us
In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.
We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network, and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.
As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today!
