Clare Soan
About Clare Soan
Clare Soan is the National Account Manager for Tesco Group at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in the beverage industry, having held various roles at Bacardi and previously at Nationwide Building Society.
Work at Brown-Forman
Clare Soan has been employed at Brown-Forman as the National Account Manager for the Tesco Group since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing key accounts and developing strategic relationships with one of the largest retailers in the UK. Her expertise in account management within the beverage industry supports her efforts to enhance business performance and drive sales growth.
Previous Experience at Bacardi
Clare Soan held multiple positions at Bacardi, contributing to her extensive experience in the beverage industry. She served as Customer Business Manager for a brief period in 2013, followed by a two-year tenure as Field Sales Manager for the South from 2013 to 2015. She then advanced to the role of Head of Commercial Operations Manager for the UK and Northern Ireland from 2015 to 2017. Her last position at Bacardi was as Customer Business Manager for Off Trade & Premium Retail from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Clare Soan studied at Moulton School from 1995 to 2000. She possesses expertise in both On and Off Trade account management within the beverage industry. Her skills include back office sales planning and operations, which are critical for effective management in the wine and spirits sector. Clare has developed a proven track record in leadership and strategy development throughout her career.
Background in Claims Management
Before her career in the beverage industry, Clare Soan worked at Nationwide Building Society as a Lead Claims Advisor from 2001 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer service and claims management, contributing to her overall professional development.