Unlock the door to an exciting career at Matthew Clark, where we don't just build sales; we take brilliant brands to new heights Our business is experiencing rapid growth, and we're inviting dynamic individuals to join us on this exhilarating journey. As a prominent name in the UK drinks sector, Matthew Clark envisions a future filled with possibilities. Seize the opportunity to shape your career as an Area Sales Manager, specifically covering the SE London and North Kent (up to Gravesend and DA postcodes) region. The sky's the limit for those who thrive in our energetic environment, and your hard work will be rewarded with the exceptional perks you deserve. About the role Field based; covering SE London and North Kent (up to Gravesend and DA 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. 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 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 SE London and North Kent (up to Gravesend and DA postcodes) area. 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 careerscandcgroup.com. 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.