key account manager

account manager

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Anheuser--busch-Inbev

I currently work for a Global company in an operations function, leading the training & development of teams and working as a customer supply manager to the top 2 accounts. I am currently working on a project to restructure the UK operations, acting as a line manager to new team members, training and leading their development plans whilst liaising with all functions within the business to ensure a smooth transition
I come from a customer service background and have driven my development over my years within this company, moving through different departments and broadening my knowledge in service, sales, supply, operations, leadership and training.
The leadership team have been inspirationl and allow their teams the autonomy to self manage their workload and to push forward their development.
The job can be testing when working with colleagues within the zone who work very differently culturally, however it only helps to build in communication and negotiation skills
The role is incredibly varied and different from one day to the next, so good time management and planning skills are imperative, however this aspect of the role makes it an exciting, fast paced environment to be working in.

I enjoyed my 12 years at AB - Inbev which I  was recently made redundant on the 12th April 2013 due to the closure of the Gloucester office.

A  typical day can be very busy with varied work loads and I needed to be able to prioritise and mange my only work.   I worked in a number of roles within the company covering a range of skills Sales,Customer Service, Operations Support and Administration.

I am competent user of a multitude of software packages including Microsoft office, Excel, Word, Power point, outlook and numerous in-house systems up to 8 systems.  This also includes the usage of internal procurement system where I processed purchase orders through to payments.  I have had exposure to SAP as I was involved in a project to implement SAP but this was put in hold due to the restructure of the company.


Worked towards personal, team and Company targets and exceeded key performance to consistent advanced level.

I meet some great people working for AB Inbev and we had a great team spirit working with good people makes the job enjoyable.




Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world’s leading brewer and one of the top five global consumer companies. 
Managing a portfolio of over 200 beer brands. They include global flagship brands Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck’s, fast growing multi-country drinks like Leffe and Hoegaarden, and strong “local champions” such as Bud Light, Skol, Brahma, Quilmes and Michelob.
This role was to leader a team of 20 persons in production lines, looking for the best efficiency, quality controls, R&D line trials, team building and capacitacion in good practices. Looking for technical and profesional development of each individual of the team.

My previus and first job in the company was Quality Assurance assistant, this role was about following follow up quality indicators in brewering and production lines, look for actions to get better quality in final products, analyse customer complains, internal audits and actions to mantain ISO and HACCP certificates. Good practice capacitation to shopfloor team and more you can find in my resume attach.

Fast moving production and packaging environment , working with a well trained and motivated team. As the brewery is a 24/7 operation it is shift based, most shifts will include loading from the production line or warehouse on to transport to be delivered to retail outlets, also I undertake cleaning and maintenance of all brewing and packaging machines. we are a well trained workforce, undergoing training in H&S, manual handling, chemical training and safe handing of materials (HACCP). As we work long shifts (12hrs) we have become a well matched team who work well together as well as socialising on our days off. The management interact with the workforce very well, and only intervene when vital decisions have to be made.

Working in a factory as big as this one was an eye opener to say the least. The time flies by because you are constantly working, which i really enjoy! Currently working for an agency that try very hard to give me a set rota but being agency staff, we are used as and when needed. Being here I have learned a new computer system (WMS) which is used to control where and when I picked up and place every single item which is added or removed from the production line. The hardest part of the job is not being able to plan days off from week to week. The most enjoyable part is learning new roles and meeting new people in different departments.

If you enjoy being asked to deliver impossible targets with little or no support then this is the place to go!
The buck officially stops with you. All other departments simply say "your problem not mine" with anything to do with your accounts.
No training for practical day to day tasks. You have to navigate the hundred different biblical resources on the intranet which are all out of date.
Then to top it all off you have to adhere to totally impractical sales excellence procedures which is the noose around the neck of your day to day job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly environment,an all inclusive working culture and dedicated people

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Manual handling is stressful as u have to. Lift some kegs when the line is not running well

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very friendly and supportive,people look out for each other

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Goal and plan attainment is key

Very poor management, all blame shifted to agency staff and nothing but "jobs for the boys". If you have your own opinion about anything then you are treated like a social outcast.
The management are completely unapproachable, and if you do get to air your views and opinions then all you are met with is complete arrogance.
Although the money is exceptional for the job you actually do. However, sometimes the money just isn't worth it.
My advice would be to avoid this company like the plague. 

Stood on a production line like a tool. 
Nobody speaks to you (agency aren’t part of the team) (especially if you’re not an operator)
Security are awful just getting onto site is an issue.
Management don’t even know your name.
Operators are on £7 plus p/h more.
No progression.
Hard work not rewarded whatsoever.
I could put so much more detail on this, but I think that’s plenty of reasons for people to steer well clear. 



I worked for AB-INBEV for 10 years. The company is stable for full time workers. Temps tend to suffer. There is a very strong blame culture at the company and Management tend to not listen to the views of the employee. 
Safety is talked about as a priority, but there are still accidents because the management do not listen.

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