National Account Manager - Hotels (Maternity Cover)

  • Department / Function :
  • Sales
  • Location :
  • Bristol
  • Contract Type :
  • Fixed-term
  • Working Pattern :
  • Full-time
  • Job Advert Description :
  • We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

    Please not this is a fixed term contract up to 12 months.

    About the Role

    • Monthly review, internal and external to cover the following where relevant - account profitability, taking account of product mix, fixed contribution after variable cost and other attributable ‘costs to serve’
    • Maintenance of stock forecasts to ensure the National Account Stock Controller is aware of de listings and newly listed products
    • To network within MC, Key Customers, and prospects to raise the profile of MC within the customer channels
    • To be responsible for day-to-day account management
    • To work through the MPM marketing function to deliver growth initiatives and point of purchase excellence
    • To gather, manage and interpret data to provide growth opportunities
    • To construct and present commercial propositions
    • Building and maintaining an overview and opportunity map of their accounts 

    About You

    • Demonstrable experience of multiple operators / major account handling
    • Numeric Skills commensurate with Senior Level Account Negotiation
    • Good PC Skills
    • Good presentation skills
    • Experience of account negotiation at a HO level
    • Demonstrable experience of Account Profitability
    • Experience of influencing at a senior decision maker level
    • Knowledge of all drinks categories is required with strong wine knowledge an advantage
    • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
    • WSET Level 1 Certificate minimum standard
    • Full Driving Licence 6 points max

    About Us

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

    From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. 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 careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/