Area Sales Manager

Matthew Clark; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee client relationships in West London. Ideal candidates will have a background in the drinks industry and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role involves driving sales and leveraging market insights to foster business growth. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and the potential for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Account Management in the On Trade sector.
• Ability to connect with customers effectively.
• Possession of a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow network with clients.
• Achieve sales targets through effective account management.
• Utilize market insights to drive innovative business ventures.

Skills

Client relationship building

Commercial acumen

Knowledge of the drinks industry

Tenacity and drive

Education

WSET qualification minimum level 2 (desirable)

Job description

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About the role

• Field based role; West London area (most W Postcodes)

Are you well-acquainted with the drinks industry? Do you revel in meeting clients and establishing connections? If so, step into the role of an Area Sales Manager and immerse yourself in our diverse client base.

This is your chance to build relationships and grow your network with our exceptional customers. Leveraging your sector knowledge and interpersonal finesse, you'll engage with customers daily, cultivating extraordinary relationships. Whether it's wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, or water, your mission is to elevate sales and turnover, ensuring each account realizes its full potential. Moreover, you'll have the exciting opportunity to propel Matthew Clark into new heights by spearheading innovative business ventures. Success hinges on translating trade strategies into action and staying ahead with market insights. If your passion for our industry is palpable, you're already ahead of the game. You will also have the opportunity to impact your bonus earnings through meeting your KPI’s in the field.

About you

Whether you possess a robust On Trade background in Account Management and aspire to collaborate with a market leader or have first-hand knowledge of our sector from behind the bar, we're here to support your journey to expertise. What matters most is your tenacity and drive to deliver results. Connecting with customers and possessing commercial acumen are key attributes. If you have potential, we'll equip you with our systems and empower your career to soar. A WSET qualification minimum level 2 is desirable but not essential, but it takes more than that to stand out; this is about harnessing your innate people skills.

Armed with a full driving license (maximum six points), you'll be ready to embark on a journey covering the West London area (most W Postcodes).

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the C&C Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/

Matthew Clark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Services

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Matthew Clark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.