New Business Account Manager – Wholesale Drinks Industry
Location: Hampshire (Field Based)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 basic + commission (OTE £60,000–£70,000) + company car + great benefits
Ready to turn up, stand out, and close deals that actually pay off?
EES Recruitment are looking for a driven New Business Account Manager to join a fast-growing drinks distributor — and this one’s all about results, rewards, and progression.
If you’re the kind of person who gets a buzz from walking into a venue unannounced, finding the decision-maker, and walking out with a new account, this is your next move.
What You’ll Be Doing as New Business Account Manager
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Hitting the road across Hampshire, visiting independent pubs, bars, and restaurants.
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Spotting opportunities, introducing the brand, and converting leads into trading accounts.
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Securing first orders and building long-term relationships that keep the tills ringing.
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Growing each account’s spend by introducing new product ranges and promotions.
Managing your own area — your patch, your pipeline, your performance.
What’s In It For You as New Business Account Manager
💰 £40K–£50K basic salary (experience dependent)
🚀 Uncapped commission – realistic OTE £60K–£70K
🚗 Company car + phone + laptop
📈 Career progression – join a company that’s scaling fast and promotes from within
💬 Autonomy and trust – we hire salespeople to sell, not to sit in meetings about selling
Who We’re Looking For - New Business Account Manager
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You’ve got experience in field sales or account management within the wholesale drinks industry.
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You thrive on new business — hunting, not farming.
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You know your way around the on-trade world (pubs, bars, restaurants).
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You’re target-driven, confident, and can hold your own with business owners and bar managers alike.
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You’ve got a full UK driving licence and a solid track record of smashing sales targets.
Sound like you?
Don’t overthink it - hit apply and let’s talk.