Cobra Area Development Manager - Chinese/East Asian sector

MillerCoors Brewing Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in London is seeking an Area Development Manager to join their Cobra Sales team. This role focuses on growing Cobra beer in restaurants serving predominantly Chinese and other East Asian cuisines. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and fluency in Mandarin, while also being self-driven and resilient. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships and collaborating to drive sales growth. Position offers opportunities for travel across the South of England.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with the ability to positively influence and build strong relationships.
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable in approach.
• Self-driven with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Open to travel across the South of England.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal sales targets to support channel growth in Pan-Asian cuisines.
• Collaborate with the Key Account Sales Manager to support growth.
• Create and support execution of a clearly defined journey plan.
• Build lasting relationships that enhance performance.

Skills

Confident communicator

Resilient and proactive

Commercial awareness

Strong organisational skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Job description

We’re now looking to recruit an Area Development Manager to join our brilliant Cobra Sales team covering the Pan-Asian sector based across the South.

Why You Should Join Us

At Molson Coors, we've been bringing people together over a cold beer for more than 200 years. Our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Cobra, Coors, Carling, Madri Excepcional and Blue Moon, our diverse range also features popular brands like Aspall, Rekorderlig, Staropramen, Doom Bar, and an expanding premium spirits line, including Black Cow Vodka, Bandero Tequila, and Tarquin's Gin.

With a presence in over 100 countries and a team of 16,000 employees, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our communities and championing responsible drinking worldwide.

Your Purpose:

We’re now looking to recruit an Area Development Manager to join our brilliant Cobra Sales team covering the Pan-Asian sector based across the South, focussed on growing Cobra beer in restaurants serving predominantly Chinese but also other East Asian cuisines.

Key responsibilities include direct management of customers, primarily in the Ethnic Restaurant Sector, focussed on specific Pan-Asian cuisines. Maintain and grow sales of Cobra as well as other MCBC brands within defined geographical territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal sales targets to support channel growth in Pan-Asian cuisines, with a focus on sustainable distribution and driving profitable volume
• Collaborate closely with the Key Account Sales Manager, leveraging tools such as distributor partnerships, stock investment, and promotional activity to support growth.
• Assist in creating and support execution of a clearly defined, effective journey plan.
• Partner with internal and external teams to deliver a strong service offer and build lasting relationships that enhance performance and expand Cobra’s presence in new markets
• Ensure operational standards are met to deliver an excellent customer experience, maintaining accurate data across systems and CRM tools for customers and prospects in the South territory.

About You

• Confident communicator with the ability to positively influence and build strong relationships
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable in approach
• Comfortable working with numbers and demonstrating sound commercial awareness
• Self-driven with strong organisational and time management skills
• Open to travel to customer sites across the South of England
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences

Molson Coors Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We are Disability Confident Committed.