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On-Trade Lead

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Are you looking to take a challenger brand to the next level into a new channel and category? Experienced within setting strategy and executing with the On-Trade? Look no further… This business is preparing for big growth and are looking for an On-Trade Lead to launch a new range coming in Q4! A highly autonomous and flexible business, this will see you take ownership for their strategy and execution within the On-Trade! They are already shaking up their primary category with their recent listings within Grocery/Retail & OOH, and they need this person to step in and launch something from scratch into a new channel… This is an amazing time to join the business as they step into their next phase of growth! This business is really investing into their team this year, having already made 4 key hires within sales, this is the next focus for the business, with more plans across sales, marketing, & supply chain coming THIS year! This really is a rare opportunity. If you have been at a NAM/SNAM level for a challenger brand, or even more senior, and have grown the business within the On-Trade, this could genuinely be a fantastic next step.

Requirements

  • Experience gaining new business wins within the On-Trade
  • Worked in a BWS/No&Low Challenger brand
  • Managed key On-Trade wholesalers and/or end users nationally
  • Can set strategy and execute hands on
  • Natural influencing ability, gravitas, growth mindset and positivity

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