Clubs' manager, a dealer in goods (8)
I believe the answer is:
chandler
'a dealer in goods' is the definition.
(a chandler makes and sells candles)
'clubs' manager' is the wordplay.
'clubs'' becomes 'c' (abbreviation in card games).
'manager' becomes 'handler' (synonyms).
'c'+'handler'='CHANDLER'
(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "General dealer" , "Retailer" , "Merchant" , "Ship's provisioner" , "Dealer in soap" .)