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Direct message the job poster from Advocate Group FMCG Talent Acquisition | Head of Drinks | Providing Top Talent into Drinks Organisations | WSET Level 2 QualifiedRole: Key Account Director – Grocery (Co-op & Morrisons) Location: Once a week in Uxbridge plus regular customer visits. Want to re-energise your career with Monster Energy, the powerhouse behind one of the world’s fastest-growing drinks portfolios? Are you a commercially driven leader with a track record of building high-impact customer strategies and delivering sustained growth? This is your chance to shape the future of key grocery partnerships—Co-op and Morrisons—within one of the most dynamic and iconic brands in the FMCG world. If you’re ready to lead from the front and drive the strategic agenda for two major UK customers, we want to hear from you. Position Overview AsKey Account Director – Grocery , you’ll be the driving force behind Monster Energy’s performance in two of the UK’s most strategic customers— Co-op and Morrisons . You’ll lead the end-to-end commercial strategy, working hand-in-hand with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to unlock profitable growth, deliver best-in-class activation, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the energy category. This is a high-impact, externally facing leadership role with full accountability for market share, revenue, volume and customer relationship management. You’ll bring influence, energy, and sharp commercial instinct to steer joint business plans, shape innovation agendas, and lead cross-functional delivery. You’ll also play a key role within the broader Monster commercial team—championing insight-led decision-making and contributing to strategic projects beyond your immediate remit. Desired Attributes We’re looking for a bold commercial leader who brings: Proven experiencemanaging top-tier Off Trade accounts at a senior level within FMCG—ideally with exposure to Co-op, Morrisons, or similar. Sharp trading and commercial acumen , with the ability to lead complex negotiations and shape long-range plans. Strong collaboration skills , working seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders. Strategic thinking , with the ability to analyse performance, spot opportunity, and translate insight into action. Gravitas and influence —confident presenting at senior level and building trusted relationships across functions. A passion to win , and the energy to inspire those around you to deliver against bold growth targets. Adaptability and resiliencein a fast-paced, evolving category. A track record ofowning the numbersand delivering performance across availability, share, revenue and volume. Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. Call: 020 7871 8000 The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We 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. 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