Key Account Manager - London
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Key Account Manager
London
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Extensive Benefits


The Advocate Group are working in partnership with Laurent-Perrier UK, one of the UK’s largest champagne houses and a globally recognised luxury brand.

Founded over 200 years ago in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished, family-owned Champagne Houses. Based in the heart of the Champagne region in Tours-sur-Marne, Laurent-Perrier has a pedigree for innovation, handcrafting elegant champagnes using traditional, time-honoured methods.

We are leading the search for a key appointment that will support the optimisation and development of Laurent-Perrier’s current customer portfolio. This role as KAM will be oversee the management and development of current key accounts across On Trade and Prestige Venues in London. There will be a new business focus where you’ll be tasked with making strategic approaches to super-premium and prestige prospects, tasked with converting to customers.

You will be the first point of contact for your customer base within a leading territory for Laurent Perrier; ensuring that existing customer needs are met and viable new business opportunities are created.

Key Responsibilities:
*Develop and implement customer business plans against volume/margin targets
*Continue to maintain and develop strong relationships with current accounts
*Seek new profitable customers both proactively and reactively via RTM sales leads
*Negotiate, manage and evaluate annual JBPs
*Be a Laurent-Perrier ambassador across the London region and educate customers on the company brand and portfolio.
 
About You:
*On trade experience is essential with customer contacts in the industry
*Experience within Wine/Champagne is preferred but all drinks will be considered
*Highly numerate, detailed and an effective planner
*Strong communication and people skills
*Able to demonstrate a passion for the industry
If the role and responsibilities sound like they are a fit for you - then I’d love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Kaylee Skates or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

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