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Veraison is Berkmann Wine Cellars’ independent training division and is responsible for providing an industry led, comprehensive teaching experience on wine.

 

The Veraison programmes focus on delivering personalised, unique, in-house created modules which are designed to improve the knowledge and service of customer facing hospitality staff. In addition, Veraison is very proud to be an Approved WSET Programme Provider allowing the delivery of WSET courses to our trade customers and our own employees.

 

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational individual to lead our wine education division. You will be the face of Veraison for both internal and external stakeholders. You will have sublime communication skills that complement your wine kudos, as well as being commercially focussed and having good project management ability. WSET Diploma qualified (being a WSET certified educator is desirable) will be a prerequisite to justify candidacy for this role. You will have an ability to inspire, be self-starting and have a positive, cheerful attitude.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (will include, but are not limited to):

• Redefine, drive and implement the Veraison strategy and vision
• Manage the IP of Veraison, proactively propagate the benefits internally as well as externally
• Where necessary, support the Head of Trade Marketing with new customer pitches, bringing to life training programs to highlight our depth of trade marketing support
• Manage budgets, you will need to be analytical and numerate
• Work closely with the sales team to assess and advise on the required training for each customer to maximise productivity and achieve agreed KPIs
• Have overall responsibility for the development and delivery of inspirational and engaging wine training sessions, focused on the unique Veraison training modules as well as WSET education
• Manage the education team and ensure that their teaching meets the standards required
• Develop Veraison curriculum for in-person training sessions
• Develop an E-learning strategy and multimedia training content
• Oversee the course booking process, track delivered wine training sessions and report on training ROI
• Oversee internal and external Veraison marketing, including social media management

 

Working Pattern

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

This role does require wide UK travel.

 

Working Location

You will be expected to work in our London office twice a week, but this may increase in the future. The remaining days you will either be field based, visiting trade customer venues, or working remotely. As the majority of the training is conducted in London you will need to live within commuting distance.  When necessary you will need to travel around the UK in order to ensure the department fulfils customer requirements.

 

Offer

The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• Salary is up to £40,000 per annum, depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service & 27 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Enrolment to company pension scheme following 3 months service
• Generous staff discount from our enviable wine portfolio
• Wine gifts on your birthday and Berkmann anniversaries

 

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. Thank you, but previous applicants need not reapply.

 

A detailed job description is available upon request and will also be given to candidates who are invited for interview. Please note that suitable candidates may be invited to interview upon receipt of their application.

 

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 CVs 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.

Please send your application to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk

Are you a skilled multi-drop delivery driver?

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

 

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

 

We are now seeking proactive and hands-on multi-drop Delivery Drivers for an immediate start. You will need good knowledge of London roads, experience with multi-drop delivering and exceptional customer service skills delivering to premium bars, restaurants, hotels and more.

 

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 Monday to Friday, 40 hour week contracts (no overnights or late shifts).

 

We often want cover on bank holidays so this is paid at double time; we are looking for drivers who can be flexible.

 

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of all London road networks 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)
• For a Barking role you need to hold a 7.5tonne licence and CPC card

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:

Monday to Friday = £10.57 an hour = £22k per annum

Saturday overtime = £15.86 an hour

Bank Holiday overtime = £21.14 an hour.

Generous 25 days annual leave entitlement plus some Bank Holidays

Staff discount on our wines and spirits.

 

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.

vacancies@berkmann.co.uk

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 to make hospitality staff more comfortable when it comes to wine knowledge and service. This sets them up to successfully sell key agency brands, which are usually higher margin products.

Furthermore, Veraison is also an Approved Programme Provider for WSET courses. We offer WSET wine courses to our trade customers in addition to our Veraison training modules.

 

We are looking for a talented Wine Educator to join the Veraison team.

 

Reporting to the Education Manager and working in tandem with the other educator, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the tailored Veraison wine training sessions, as well as WSET courses, to Berkmann’s on-trade customers. This is a field-based role that requires traveling to customer venues throughout the UK.  We are looking for a self-starting individual with sublime communication skills, excellent wine knowledge and the commercial understanding of working for a wine distributor.

 

Are you the inspiring wine educator we are looking for?

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (will include, but are not limited to):

• Develop and deliver inspirational and engaging training sessions that place Veraison and Berkmann Wine Cellars at the forefront of the recipient’s mind
• Work closely with the sales team to assess and advise on the required training for each customer based on business needs
• Communicate directly with trade customers to organise training sessions
• Track delivered wine training sessions and report on training ROI
• Work independently but report back to the Education Manager with a self-directed training plan
• Champion and articulate Veraison both internally and externally
• Work with the Education Manager on the development of The Veraison curriculum, e-learning content and other multimedia content
• Support the Marketing Team with tastings and trade events

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Passionate about education and customer engagement, with an ability to inspire your audience and have a self-starting and positive attitude

• A confident and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the gravitas to present
• Experience of making wine theory more approachable for a target audience with limited wine knowledge
• Experience of working with hospitality businesses is desirable
• Holder of a minimum of WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is required
• Certified WSET Course Educator or willing to work towards this qualification upon commencement of the role
• Evidence of being a strong team player – the successful candidate will be working within a small team of educators and must also develop strong relationships with the commercial team
• Numerate, literate and with a strong attention to detail
• Holder of a full UK driving licence and willing to travel on a regular basis around the UK

 

WORKING PATTERN

Day to day work is field-based as training sessions will take place at trade customer venues, these are mainly in central London but can also take place throughout the UK. As the majority of the training sessions will take place in London you will need to live within commuting distance.

 

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.

 

There may be a time where international travel is required.

 

OFFER

• £26,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Contribution to company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• An integral part of our family business
• Generous staff discount
• Exposure to some of the most amazing wines.

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk.

 

Please note: we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. 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

Department:                    Design

Job Title:                          Graphic Designer

Reporting to:                   Design Manager

Location:                          104D St John Street, London, EC1M 4EH

Position:                           Permanent

 

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 and our expertise has grown along with our award-winning 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 are looking for a talented and passionate Graphic Designer to work in our inhouse design team to create engaging material which ensures that our company’s image and values and those of our wine/spirit agencies are translated into our design communications.

Reporting to our Design Manager and working closely with our marketing and purchasing teams  you will work across a wide variety of exciting projects creating fresh, new and highly creative design concepts for marketing campaigns, printed literature, POS, exhibition and event graphics, company presentations and for our wine training material too.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Create day-to-day marketing collateral for Berkmann Wine Cellars and sub-brands.
• Brand activation: work with brand managers to bring brand campaigns & communication to life
• Added value promotional support for wine and spirit brands
• Help design Berkmann’s Wholesale Price List design
• Company Conference: support in presentation preparation
• Exhibition/Event materials (including our annual Portfolio Tasting)
• Building highly attractive PPT presentations for new brand pitches
• Work and develop relationships with external suppliers including printers, photographers and illustrators
• Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the market

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3+ years of professional experience working as a Graphic Designer, designing brand and marketing materials across different media.
• Highly computer literate; an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, After Effects
• A good grasp of artworking and printing processes
• A meticulous eye for detail with brilliant layout and typography skills
• Strong vision and creative flair
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing collateral
• Manage project deliverables from inception to completion and manage challenging deadlines
• The abilities to create innovative premium designs across all platforms
• Be highly organised and able to manage time well; handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A natural team player
• Bring energy and a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and driven; a determination to achieve and succeed

 

WORKING PATTERN:

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and the core hours are 9:00 am to 17:30 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.  You will need to work the hours necessary in order to complete the work to a high standard and to meet the deadlines. The company is currently operating a hybrid working pattern, you will be expected to work at least twice a week in the office and this will change in the future.

 

OFFER:

The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• £30-£38k, dependant on experience
• 25 days annual leave (to rise to 26 days after 5 years’ service & 27 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Enrolment to company pension scheme following 3 months service
• Discount on our wine portfolio
• Tailored training

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants must send through a CV and at least 6 work examples that show the relevant design skills needed for this role to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk

Application Process:

• Part 1 – Selected applicants will be invited to a phone interview (conducted by HR)
• Part 2 – Successful candidates passing part 1 will be invited to submit a design based on a specific brief
• Part 3 – Successful candidates passing part 1 & 2 will be invited to an interview held at our London Office

Please note that should any suitable CV’s be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to interview and an appointment may be made.

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. Should you have not heard from Berkmann Wine Cellars within 2 weeks of your application please presume you have not been successful on this occasion. Please note that 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.

Applicants must send through a CV and at least 6 work examples that show the relevant design skills needed for this role to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk.

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 and our expertise has grown along with our award-winning portfolio. The wineries we represent are like us – progressive and fiercely independent – and we sell their premium wines to our ever growing customer base which includes both the on and off trade.

We are seeking a Customer Service Executive to join our existing team in our York office. This isn’t an ordinary job, this is an extraordinary experience. You will love the high energy of this fast-paced team, working to tight deadlines whilst staying positive, proactive and ready for a new challenge every day.

Delivering a first-class service is your number 1 priority and you will have the ability to build rapport and relationships. Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) are essential so you can assist and advise our customers. You will also need good data entry skills as this opportunity requires a high level of accuracy. You will also be interacting with your sales team colleagues too, who may want to check a product’s availability, price or vintage; no day is the same.

You will need to be a quick learner with good IT skills, some experience of working with CRM databases and a high-level of attention to detail would be an advantage. We are looking for a passionate and upbeat candidate who is ready for a customer service role in a fast-paced and growing team.

OFFER – The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• Competitive starting salary of £21,500 with an increase when you pass your probation
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years)
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Free on site parking
• Being part of a diverse and successful family owned and run company
• Access to support and training
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary!

 

WORKING PATTERN – Our Customer Services team work flexibly together to get the job done! This role is 37.5 hours per week and will cover a shift pattern of 7.5 hours per day between the hours 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday (with an unpaid break of 1 hour) and up to 3.5 hours on a Sunday (working from home on a rota basis).

You may be required to work Bank Holidays when requested which is also on a rota basis with our team members and you will receive payment or time off in lieu for these days.

WORK LOCATION – Our York office is based in YO26 6QU and we are currently operating 4 days in the office and 1 day at home (Friday). If you are working a Sunday shift this will be from home.

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 and 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.

Please e-mail vacancies@berkmann.co.uk

Berkmann Wine Cellars is proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We have been selling premium wine since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our award-winning 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.

Our Credit Control department performs at a high level and provides an excellent service to the business. We are now looking for a Credit Controller to join who can develop and learn from a professional, experienced and extremely friendly team.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with customers in a clear, constructive and engaging manner, positively representing ‘Brand Berkmann’ to our customers
• Chase overdue debts by phone and email, maintaining an accurate, up to date record of this contact
• Post the daily banking and allocations of payments on customer accounts correctly and in a timely manner
• Reconcile accounts on a customer’s behalf
• Work closely with internal colleagues on solving issues affecting credit control

Skills and Experience required:

• A real desire to learn and develop
• Previous experience of working in a Professional environment
• Credit Control or Accounts experience is desirable but not required
• Strong IT skills and a desire to learn about systems and tools; particularly Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully work in a team

Working Pattern – This role is 37.5 hours per week. The department hours are 7am – 7pm (covered on a shift basis) Monday to Friday and 2 hours paid at double time on a Sunday afternoon which is worked on a rota basis. It is expected that the successful candidate will work the hours necessary to fulfil the requirements of the job. We are currently operating a hybrid policy with 3-4 days a week in the office.

OFFER – The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• Competitive salary of up to £27k depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service & 27 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Enrolment to company pension scheme following 3 months service
• Generous staff discount from our wine portfolio
• £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.

Please note that we review CV’s as they are received and this may result in the interview process commencing whilst the advert is still ‘live’.

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.

Please send your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk