Account Executive

Account Executive – UK Off Trade Alexander Steele is recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s most successful international alcoholic drinks businesses. This client has won a multitude of awards, and their drinks are renowned for quality at home and internationally. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Account Executive to join the team, assisting the operation and diligence of the off-trade team to inform decisions to help growth, focusing on various accounts across the UK. Field based with occasional days in the office (Edinburgh) • £25-28k + 25% bonus + pension contribution What your tasks are: National Accounts, Relational & Administrative Support: • Supporting the direct buyer relationships • Assisting with planning and negotiation of commercial terms • Effective communication of promotional plans & pack changes • Weely Review of retailer EPOS Data & Market data to inform decision making • Supporting production planning with informed forecast updates, based on real time information and trends • Assisting with Supply chain to ensure order fulfilment & availability • Management of invoicing & cash flow • Developing plans with the customer media contacts to support Point of Sales and Digital Communications Developing Market Reach: • Building relationships with key accounts & Wholesaler, building relationships at store level • Creating Wholesale pull-through via end-user agreements with multi-site operators • Tracking implementation of retailer agreements & range changes • Retail Price Monitor & understanding Competitor Activity in-market • Managing out of stocks & feeding back store learnings to customer and wider business • Management of 3rd party field sales distribution drives What are we looking for: • Analytical and detail focused • Accountability & agile • Brand & category-focused sales approach • Competitive & self-motivationally driven • Energetic & resilient • Being bold in face of uncertainty • Clear & personable communicator • Strategic and critical thinking Please email lewis.miller@alexandersteele.com or apply on Linkedin.