Key Account Manager

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:

• Develop and implement a strategy for existing Key Accounts that drives ongoing profitable growth and aims to exceed all company targets and team KPIs.
• Identify high profile growth opportunities within your specific channel and proactively prospect for new business, subsequently negotiating large-scale profitable deals and ensuring pipeline of opportunities is consistently executed.
• Renegotiate detailed existing contracts across territory whilst managing communications and expectations with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the commercial management and tracking of customer base, ensuring contract compliance is maintained and customer support is offered.
• Develop and execute a robust CRM strategy for Key Accounts base to ensure strong customer relationships and engagement is maintained at all times.
• Present bi-monthly reviews on the performance of Key Accounts and forward planning actions to deliver against budget.
• Lead from the front and support Line Manager with continuous coaching and development of Wholesale Account Managers within wider team.

Who we’re looking for:

• 3+ years in an Account Management position in an FMCG
• Someone with a strong work ethic who is persistent, resilient and is keen to develop their career with Budweiser Brewing Group.
• Outstanding local market knowledge, contacts and experience in beer or similar industry.
• Ownership – take your results personally and lead by example.
• Proven track record of managing high profile customers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships.
• Developed negotiation and objection handling skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a desire to develop this skillset further.

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 wellbeing (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
• ‘Return to Work’ programme

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.