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Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We’ve been selling premium wine to restaurants since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio of award winning wines from around the world including Antinori, Ridge and Vega Sicilia. The wineries we represent are like us – progressive and fiercely independent – and we proudly supply their wines to our ever growing customer base across the UK’s leading restaurants and retailers.

To help further our success and accomplishments, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about wine and its provenance, can live and tell the stories behind the labels and who also hold the commercial understanding and capability to drive profit.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role and therefore you must be tenacious and entrepreneurial. You will be managing customer expectations, implementing Marketing-derived activity plans and hosting tastings, all with a view to building a portfolio of customers, who like us, love and can appreciate good wine. There will be sales targets to hit for which we offer a generous remuneration package in return and have a great company ethos.

Prime responsibilities:

• Achieve agreed sales budgets for volume, value and profit margin for every listing
• Add new profitable business without seriously compromising sales in other sectors
• Build business relationships between BWC and all management levels of the designated account base.
• Provide forecasting accuracy / feedback to aid logistics where necessary.
• Develop a productive working relationship with Marketing, Logistics & other back office departments
• Manage pricing, promotional expenditure and profitability for all designated accounts
• Champion all discussions within BWC to ensure relationships between customer, producer & BWC are cordial and beneficial to all parties
• Manage & use customer data to ensure stock levels and sales are optimised

 

Knowledge and Experience:

 

• Experienced in handling on trade customers is essential.
• A strong background in wine and education to WSET 2.
• Experience of selling luxury brands advantageous.
• Experience working with Brand Owners and strategic brand development.
• Practical knowledge of using and interpreting Market data [e.g. AC Nielsen data and TGI]

 

If you are a team player, have demonstrable on-trade wine sales experience and hold a WSET Level 2 qualification or higher and have high level computer literacy in the Word, Excel and PowerPoint then we want to hear from you!

Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus for OTE
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

 

How to Apply – If you are interested in applying please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. We encourage you to apply early as we will interview suitable applicants after their CVs are received and therefore an appointment may be made whilst the advert is live.

Please note: we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. If you have not heard from Berkmann Wine Cellars within 2 weeks of your application please presume you have not been successful on this occasion, unfortunately we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No Agencies Please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

 

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

We are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We have been selling premium wine since 1964 to our ever growing customer base which includes both the on and off trade.

 

Veraison is Berkmann’s independent training department, specialising in wine education for hospitality staff. The Veraison programme focuses on unique in-house developed training modules which are designed utilising the most up to date behavioural science to make hospitality staff more comfortable when it comes to wine knowledge and service. Veraison is also an Approved Programme Provider for WSET courses, offering these to our trade customers in addition to our Veraison training modules.

 

Reporting to the Wine Training Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing bespoke training plans for key accounts, delivering tailored Veraison wine training sessions, as well as managing the WSET program for both internal and external candidates. In addition, you will be the face of Veraison, managing large elements of the marketing plan, including social media opportunities and interactions and leading the change in elevating wine culture.

 

We require a self-starting individual with a minimum of two years’ wine experience in either an educator, front of house or sales role, a confident and engaging communicator, excellent wine knowledge and the commercial understanding of working for a wine distributor.

 

The successful applicant will need to hold a minimum of WSET Level 3 in Wines and be a certified WSET Course Educator. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and willing to travel around the UK on a regular basis, in addition to holding a passport as international travel may be occasionally required.

 

Working Pattern

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Whilst the core hours are 9:00 to 17:30, there will be some evening or weekend work required.

 

Work Location

Hybrid working, 3 days minimum either in Head Office in Clerkenwell or in trade at customer venues throughout the UK

 

Offer

 The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Company pension
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme
• Being part of a diverse and successful family owned and run company

 

HOW TO APPLY – Should you feel that you are a suitable applicant for this role please forward your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. Please note that should any suitable CV’s be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to interview and an offer may be made, therefore we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

We cannot consider your application if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK. You must also satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No agencies please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

 

 

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

 

Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We’ve been selling premium wine to restaurants since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio of award-winning wines from around the world including Antinori, Ridge and Vega Sicilia. The wineries we represent are like us, progressive and fiercely independent and we proudly supply their wines to our ever-growing customer base across the UK’s leading restaurants, pubs, wine bars and hotels.

To help deliver on our commercial aspirations, we are looking for a dynamic Prestige Account Manager Hotels within London. Using your channel specific experience you will deliver profitable, sustainable growth and will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic sales plan to increase our wine sales within the hotel and venues industry.

This role requires a sales professional with a deep understanding of the hospitality market, strong relationships within the hotel and venues sector, and a passion for wine. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving sales targets, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive business growth.

PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES  include,

• Sales strategy and execution, market analysis, account management and sales forecasting
• Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to develop Agencies strategies for the hotel market.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Lead on negotiations and presentations
• Industry Networking: Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and foster business relationships.

Qualifications:

• WSET level 2 as a minimum
• Experience, knowledge and a track record of selling wine to the hotel and venues sector
• Strong network of contacts within the hotel industry.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective sales plans.
• Passion for wine and deep knowledge of wine products.
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours as needed.
• Qualified to degree level, GCSE in English and Maths as a minimum
• Experience of using data to drive the commercial tender process
• Good standard of MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint

Offer:

• Salary range – £45k-£55k with generous bonus
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• £250.00 annual contribution towards your dental costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• A great bottle of wine on your birthday and your Berkmann anniversary!
• £500 referral scheme
• Great company culture, driven by our Vision and Values

WORKING PATTERN

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and whilst the core hours are 09:00 to 17:30 there will be some evening or weekend work required.

How to Apply – If this newly created opportunity excites you, please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No Agencies Please – we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We’ve been selling premium wine since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio. The wineries we represent are like us – progressive and fiercely independent and we sell their delicious wines to our ever growing customer base which includes both the on and off trade. We represent some of the world’s most renowned brands such as Antinori, Ridge, Vega Sicilia, Norton, Georges Duboeuf, Château St. Marguerite, Clase Azul Tequila, 818 Tequila, Four Roses, and Tito’s Vodka.

 

The Role

 

Working within the Design Team based in London, this unique position will provide the necessary inhouse design talent across the creative spectrum, supporting the creation of credible consumer recognised brands for Berkmann Wine Cellars and Spirit Cartel.

The appointed candidate will work with the Head of Design supporting the Marketing and NPD project team in the visual aspects of the many steps to bring a brand to market, from conceptual work through brand hierarchy, pack design, marketing & communication tools.

The applicant will have a strong portfolio and a proven track record of delivering outstanding work with a big agency background and at least 5 years’ experience in branding and packaging working on leading luxury brands. You will be in touch with consumer trends, possess technical knowledge of packaging-based print and have an expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a branding/packaging designer, with existing experience in either wine/spirits or luxury goods and a great understanding for branding, layout and typography, with a genuine desire to transition into this exciting and rewarding sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a team player, and eager to grow to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

 

Working Pattern:

 

This role is 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (plus an unpaid break of 1 hour)

Our London office is based in Clerkenwell. The Company is currently operating a hybrid work pattern, with a mixture of work from home/office. You will be required to work from the office 3 days a week and this is subject to change.

 

Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, dependent upon experience
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

 

 

 

How to Apply:

 

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. We cannot consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK, however, equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

Previous candidates need not apply, all applications are reviewed therefore we ask that any applications going forward are ones that we have not yet seen apply.

No Agencies Please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We’ve been selling premium wine to restaurants since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio of award winning wines from around the world including Antinori, Ridge and Vega Sicilia. The wineries we represent are like us – progressive and fiercely independent – and we proudly supply their wines to our ever growing customer base across the UK’s leading restaurants and retailers.

We are looking to recruit to our sales team in the Cornwall area and want to hear from you if you are already working within the on-trade; you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and it would help if you held the WSET Level 2 as a minimum.

 

You will demonstrate your passion and knowledge for our products; we are immensely proud of our portfolio, and you will tell the story about the winery and our producers, the history of the vineyards and the labels. There is a generous package available for the right candidate, but you will need to hit Agency sales targets as well as g/p targets.

 

Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus for OTE
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• £250 annual contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

 

How to Apply – If you are interested in applying please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. We encourage you to apply early as we will interview suitable applicants after their CVs are received and therefore an appointment may be made whilst the advert is live.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No Agencies Please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

NORTHMINSTER BUSINESS PARK

Are you a skilled multi-drop delivery driver?

Do you want to join a family-run business with an ethos to match?

Salary of £24,500 per annum pro rata (£11.77 per hour) and a £750 bonus upon completion of contract (subject to tax and NI deductions)

We are proud to the be the largest family owned and family run wine importer in the UK, and we have been trading since 1964.

We are now seeking a proactive and hands-on multi-drop Delivery Driver on a temporary contract for an immediate start until 24 December 2024. You will need good knowledge of the motorway network across the North, our York depot will cover the West to East coast from the top of the Midlands as far up as Alnwick and everything in between.

You will need experience with multi-drop deliveries and will provide exceptional customer service: you will be delivering to premium bars, restaurants, hotels and more. Our drivers are our ambassadors.

From day one, you will be welcomed into the Berkmann family and will be the face of our business, delivering wine and spirits and delighting our customers whatever the weather.

We understand that you have a life and commitments outside of work, so we offer permanent 40 hour week contracts (no overnights). The working pattern is Monday 09:00 – 18:00 and Tuesday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Our driving team work very closely with the warehouse team; one cannot work without the support of the other. This means that you will be asked to work in the warehouse on ‘quiet’ days or days when you have fewer deliveries than normal. This teamwork is what makes our family company successful.

Driver and software training may be carried out at our York depot. Uniform is provided and you are expected to maintain a clean and tidy delivery vehicle.

Skills and Experience Required

· Strong knowledge of the North road network and experience delivering into the service industry is vital

· Good experience of being a multi drop driver

· Excellent oral communication and time management skills essential

· Exceptional customer service skills, polite, helpful and positive attitude

· Ability to carry cases of wine which on average weigh 15kg

· Valid UK driver’s licence (due to our insurance policy this must be a UK driving licence)

· Valid Driver CPC and Tacho Card is desirable

Our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to hundreds of customers across the country each day. So it’s important to us that along with safe working environments we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

The Offer:

Salary of £24,500 per annum pro rata (£11.77 per hour)

£750 bonus upon completion of contract (subject to tax and NI deductions)

Free on-site parking

Generous staff discount from our wine portfolio

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today, and our friendly Recruitment team will be in touch if your application is successful.

Send your CV to: vacancies@berkmann.co.uk.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

Please note we do not accept CVs sent from recruitment agencies, but we thank you for your interest in working with us.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record