Matthew Clark is part of C&C Group plc, 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. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.

The Role

You will be driving new business in large single sites and regional multiple operating groups, across the Central and South West region, with a specific focus on wine.

As part of a well-respected sales team you will be a source of expert guidance and an ambassador for our wine portfolios with involvement in key tenders and the implementation of our wine and champagne strategies.

You will identify and evaluate large business opportunities with a focus on wine to maximise commercial potential.  You will also prepare and implement designated new business plans to potential customers with a typical spend of between £100k and £4m p.a.

Collaboration and good leadership skills are key as you will be working with and assisting your team to secure quality wine business which will contribute to the regional budget.  You will take ownership of the development and implementation of the wine agenda for your team.

In this varied and interesting role you will be working towards agreed profit targets for the account base alongside hosting wine events, tastings and supper clubs as well as coordinating supplier engagement with customers, trips and training.

About you

You will have a proven track record of new business development and sales, ideally gained within the wines/spirits industry or in FMCG sales.

An in-depth knowledge of On-Trade and/or the wholesale market is essential you will also ideally have  extensive experience of generating new business and customer negotiation skills.

You will have a history of successfully meeting sales targets and objectives, you will also have a full UK driving licence – 6 points maximum.

An advanced WSET qualification (Level 3) is highly advantageous.  You will also be a strong communicator with great presentation skills.

You will be a strong networker and have excellent stakeholder management, and relationship building skills with a passion and drive for sales and all things wine.

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 uniqu 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 careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/