Account Executive – On Trade Drinks Wholesale\n Leeds\n Full Time\n\nDo you thrive in fast-paced hospitality environments and love great bars, venues and drinks?\n Ready to turn your people skills into a commercial sales career in the on-trade drinks world?\n\nI’m working with a fast-growing on-trade drinks wholesaler, supplying bars, restaurants, hotels and venues with a standout portfolio of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks and they’re expanding their commercial team! \n\nThey’re looking for an Account Executive to join their commercial team, a brilliant opportunity if you’re a graduate or a hospitality professional ready to move into sales.\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThis role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to break into on-trade drinks sales. You’ll work closely with experienced Account Managers, gaining hands-on experience across sales, customer management, product knowledge and commercial operations.\n\nYou’ll be ideal for someone who is:\n\nA graduate looking to start a commercial sales career\nA hospitality professional ready for their next step\nAmbitious, people-focused, and driven by results\nThe Role:\n\nSupporting senior Account Managers across a portfolio of on-trade accounts\nBuilding relationships with bar managers, venue owners and hospitality teams\nIdentifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities across the drinks portfolio\nSupporting promotions, tastings and brand activations\nAssisting with pricing, proposals and commercial activity\nMaintaining accurate CRM records\nWorking with logistics teams to ensure smooth deliveries\nAbout You:\n\nGenuine interest in the drinks industry and on-trade market\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\nProactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn\nCommercial awareness and comfort working to targets\nOrganised, reliable, and able to work independently\nHospitality experience is a plus\nFull UK driving licence preferred\nWhat’s On Offer:\n\nFull sales training and ongoing development\nDrinks industry and product knowledge\nClear progression into Account Management\nSupportive, energetic, growth-focused team environment\nCompetitive salary, car/travel allowance & performance-based incentives\nIf you’re ready to move from hospitality or university into a commercial on-trade sales role, drop me a message for a confidential conversation.\n\nPlease get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.\n\nCall: (phone number removed)\n\nEmail: (url removed)\n\nThe Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy