Customer Development Executive

Ready to unleash your creative genius while working with iconic brands like Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, and Fuller's London Pride?

Join CPM on our Asahi UK On Trade Field Sales Team and be the vibrant personality behind our premium drinks!

Not only will we offer you a great package. - with an annual salary of £26,931 + 10% bonus, + company vehicle, + daily lunch allowance + £2000 Joining bonus, but an opportunity to elevate your career with this exciting role, where you'll become the ambassador of a spectacular beer and cider portfolio. Embrace the excitement and be part of the dynamic journey in shaping the future of the beverage industry!

Ideal Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1
Territory covering: Bath, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Exeter, Southampton, Salisbury, Taunton and surrounding areas,

As a Customer Development Executive, you'll immerse yourself in the Trade - engaging with outlet decision makers and bar teams. Working in close collaboration with AUK field sales teams, your main focus will be fostering and maintaining strong relationships, delivering added value through exceptional customer service, brand education and training and trade activation initiatives.

You will support outlet owners and decision makers in driving outlet performance and category growth, enhancing and leveraging brand loyalty, portfolio expansion and rate of sale.

You will also have responsibility for account management of your own portfolio of accounts and associated targets. With the autonomy to manage your own diary and accountability for the delivery of your KPIs, this role requires a high level of self-motivation and an entrepreneurial approach, with superior time management and organisational skills.

Why work for us?

• Great package offered of £26,931 per annum + up to 10% annual bonus + company car
• Flexible hours: 37.5 hours per week, will include occasional evening and weekend event work
• Generous holiday package
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Laptop, Tablet & Mobile Phone
• A lively, sociable & fun working environment
• Great career progression opportunities for the right candidate
• Additional perks post-probation, including discounted shopping, travel, and subsidised gym membership

Ideal Candidate

• Passion or interest in premium drinks - previous experience within a beer or beverage serving environment desirable
• Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for networking, relationship building and engaging diverse audiences
• Dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and stand-out brand activation
• Strong numeracy, financial acumen and commercial awareness
• Impeccable organisational skills, including planning and prioritisation
• Proven track record of achieving results and adapting to fast-paced environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and development within the industry

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the trade face of AUK's premium beer portfolio and an advocate for the beer category.
• Support and collaborate with AUK regional sales teams to deliver an agreed number of advocacy, engagement, training and activation activities across core accounts.
• Account management of designated outlets, achieving visit targets, and delivering annual distribution, retention and volume goals.
• Capture and report data and insights from each visits using a CRM system

Ready to raise a glass to this exciting opportunity? Apply today!

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