Key Account Manager - Manchester

P&L responsibility for relevant customers in on trade channel for the portfolio and delivery of accelerated growth performance for the existing brands and any future acquired brands.

Leading the commercial performance of the account via thorough commercial management; unlocking growth and maximising sustainable profit delivery

Strong ownership of the day-to-day customer relationship through effective negotiation, persuasion and conflict management/resolution skills

Accurate forecasting, internal performance management with attention to detail, and proactive RTM and supply team connectivity to maintain brand visibility in the outlet.

Working effectively with an activation specialist to coordinate key focus brand plans across the customer base.

Collaborate on building and chipping in to the on-trade distribution agenda, paired with ROS driving tools to deliver annual financial (AOP) and market share objectives for the portfolio.

Work closely with an activation specialist who will support on menu creation, activations and customer engagement within your customer base.

work with the brand ambassadors, customer marketing and category team to deliver the customer needs and commercial and activation goals.

Successfully navigate return on investment (ROI) decisions with each customer aligning with key priorities for sustainable and profitable growth. Successful activation of commercial & brand building growth drivers based on analysis and core insight into customer strategy and consumer behaviours.

Deliver exceptional results for the customer and Diageo through a sustained commitment to outcomes delivered through effective cross-functional ways of working across our internal teams, paired with balancing key external stakeholders e.g. RTM counterparts, who each play their specific role in building and supporting a great customer relationship.