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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 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.

To help further our success and accomplishments we are actively recruiting for talented Sales Account  Managers; 1 in Birmingham/Leicester and 1 in London who will identify and pursue profitable premium sales opportunities within their designated areas. These roles will be responsible for targeting new business which is operationally viable, sustainable and commercially rewarding. These are ambassadorial positions, representing Berkmann Wine Cellars and its agencies in the U.K. on-trade sector and will have responsibility for implementing marketing derived brand activity plans.

This isn’t a 9-5 job; it will be hard work and you will need to be tenacious and entrepreneurial. You will be managing customer expectations, running promotions 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 and we offer a generous remuneration package in return. We also have a great company ethos and we believe strongly in our company values:

Customer Focus- Expertise – Simplicity – Integrity – Excellence – Family

If you have demonstrable UK on-trade sales experience, a strong background in wine and WSET Level 2, then we want to hear from you.

Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus for OTE
• Car allowance
• Contribution to company pension scheme
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• 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

Click the Apply Now button to email your CV and/or covering letter. 
Please state which geographical role you are applying for.

Should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals may be invited to an interview and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date (a detailed job description will be emailed prior to interview).

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

This is an in-house managed process and CVs sent via recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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Berkmann Wine Cellars is a highly successful, family-owned premium wine distributor and we are looking for someone to join our company and look after one of our most prestigious agencies, Antinori, as the UK Sales Brand Ambassador.

Antinori are one of the most historical and influential families in the world of wine.  This is a rare opportunity for someone to join our team who represent this iconic brand and be responsible for the sales strategy across 14 different brands, ensuring that the sales targets are met and the correct positioning is achieved across every channel in the UK. Whilst working effectively with the sales department you will successfully manage well known wines (i.e. Tignanello) and be responsible for the marketing budget related to entertainment and trips.

We are looking for someone who has a proven successful sales track record in the drinks industry and who holds WSET Level 3 or higher. You must be able to confidently communicate to stakeholders at all levels (including being able to effectively host fine wine dinners), be results driven and be able to communicate in Italian.

Working Pattern

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (9am – 5.30pm) but the individual must be flexible according to business needs. Overseas travel may be required. This role will involve a mixture of field-based work within the UK and abroad, office and home-based working.

Our offer

• Become an integral part of a family business
• Receive a competitive salary
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Receive training and support from your line manager, IT and
• Discount on our portfolio of amazing wines

If you want to be part of an organisation that is truly passionate about what they do and how they do it then we would love to hear from you.

Please click the Apply Now button to email your CV and/or covering letter.

Suitable candidates invited for an interview will be given a detailed job description and employee specification. You may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation at the second stage interview.

Please note however, that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals may be invited to an interview and an offer may be made prior to the closing date.

Due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, 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. Please note that we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Please note we will not accept CVs sent from recruitment agencies.

Berkmann Wine Cellars is proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We’ve been selling wine to restaurants since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio. Today, the company is headed up by second-generation family member Rupert Berkmann.

Antinori is one of the most important and prestigious wine agencies of Berkmann Wine Cellars and we are now recruiting for a Sales Brand Ambassador based in São Paulo to present this iconic Italian producer.

You will be responsible for the strategic direction and day to day activation of the Antinori portfolio of wine brands. You will be tasked to deliver agreed budget volumes and profit, applying the necessary analytical and problem solving skills to overcome objections from the sales team and customers alike. You will organise and conduct trade dinners and tastings, actively help on writing and presenting the Antinori annual brand plan and strategy documents.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a role that could be hugely rewarding; the kudos of representing such an iconic brand with the support of a successful UK family owned business.

This ambassadorial and prestigious role will undoubtedly mean that within both the on and off trade, you will become the recognised face of Antinori in Brazil.

You must be entrepreneurial, ambitious, persistent, have a strong work ethic and love wine; our portfolio is amazing. We work hard but we know how to enjoy what we do and have fun at the same time.

If this feels like the next career move for you, can you answer yes to all of the following criteria:

1. Do you have good written and spoken English and Portuguese.
2. Are you already working in the wine industry, maybe in sales or as a Senior Sommelier in a prestigious restaurant.
3. Have you studied or are studying for the WSET level2 or equivalent.

It would help if you spoke Italian, but it isn’t necessary.

We are offering a very competitive salary, fuel allowance, bonus linked to performance, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous staff discount, tailored training.

Please click the Apply Now button to email your CV and/or covering letter in English.

We will contact you within 21 days if your application is shortlisted. Suitable candidates invited for an interview will be given a detailed job description.

Please note, that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals may be invited to an interview and an offer may be made prior to the closing date.

Due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. Please note that we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Are you a Customer Services specialist looking to join a long-established company with a reliable and family-run ethos?

The Company:

We are Berkmann Wine Cellars and we are proud to be the largest family owned and run wine distributor in the UK. Trading continuously since 1964 our goal has remained consistent: to supply wines of outstanding quality and character into the on and off trade whilst delivering the best customer service.

The Role:

We are seeking dedicated, reliable, and positive Customer Service Executives to join our existing team in London. You will become part of a proactive, organised and loyal department who work effectively to uphold the premium and quality customer service Berkmann Wine Cellars is known for delivering.

What you will bring:

• You will be an outstanding communicator who is able to professionally assist and advise our loyal customers, using both phone and email
• You will have excellent IT skills and experience working with CRM databases, with a high-level of attention to detail
• You will have experience in a fast-paced office environment, with the ability to work to deadlines and proactively handle queries that may arise
• You will be a key team player who will go above and beyond to support their team and wider Berkmann colleagues when necessary
• You may have good knowledge of wine, either from personal or professional experience, however this is not essential
• Most importantly, you will have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and upholding the premium, reliable, and family-run ethos of Berkmann Wine Cellars

What you will do:

• Accurately and efficiently input high-volume customer orders onto the system, working to order cut-off deadlines
• Investigate product availability when assisting customers, including proactively calling customers to offer alternatives to out of stock products and resolve any low-level technical queries
• Investigate pricing queries when necessary, understanding the difference between duty free and duty paid items
• Follow the correct processes and procedures including when booking couriers and escalate queries when necessary
• Investigate delivery queries when necessary, using our online software and provide outstanding communication to our customers and other relevant colleagues throughout
• Work confidently and effectively with different stakeholders to ensure that queries are dealt with in a timely manner
• Process credit notes for our customers, to cover various reasons including returns, pricing issues and damaged in transit
• Proactively work with credit control team regarding orders held due to payment issues

Working Pattern:

Our Customer Services team work flexibly together to get the job done. This role is 37.5 hours per week, that will cover a shift pattern of 7.5 hours per day between the hours 7am – 7pm Monday to Friday (with an unpaid break of 1 hour) and 2 hours on a Sunday (working from home). You may be required to work Bank Holidays when requested on a rota basis and you will receive time off in lieu for these days. We are flexible to consider this role being conducted on a part-time/ job share basis.

The Offer:

• Competitive salary between £21,000 – £23,000
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years)
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Being part of a diverse and successful family owned and run company
• Access to support and training

Please click the Apply Now button to email your CV and/or covering letter.

Please note however, that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals may be invited to an interview and an offer may be made prior to the closing date.

Suitable candidates invited for an interview will be given a detailed job description and employee specification.

Due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, 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. Please note that we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Please note we will not accept CVs sent from recruitment agencies.

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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.

To help further our success and accomplishments we are actively recruiting two talented Brand Managers to join our brand marketing team. You will be responsible for some fantastic brands (which will either be Italian or Spanish) whom are all eager for growth and thus this is an exceptional opportunity to join our business and make a difference!

To do the job successfully the appointed candidates will have a strong marketing background in brand planning, within either a FMCG or drinks company, and will have the ability to transfer these skills to our wine brands.  We are looking for candidates who have knowledge of the UK drinks sector, both the on and off trade, and who can use insights to create, develop and implement strategic, creative and effective brand plans. Ideally, as well as having excellent English communication skills, you will be able to speak fluently in either Italian or Spanish.

We want ambitious and inspirational Marketeers who are ready for their next challenge.

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

• Receive a competitive salary and leading industry experience
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, in addition to all bank holidays.
• Access to one of the most prestigious wine portfolios in the UK, with a generous staff discount
• The opportunity to develop and nurture a positive team culture that is solution driven

WORKING PATTERN – This role is 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5.30pm), Monday to Friday. Please note that it is expected that the successful candidate will work the hours necessary to fulfil the requirements of the job.

CLOSING DATE – 23 July 2021. Please note that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to interview prior to the closing date and an appointment may be made. Suitable candidates invited for an interview will be given a detailed job description and employee specification. Phone interviews will take place initially for candidates who are deemed to be suitable. Should you be successful then you will be invited to a first stage face to face interview happening on 27 July 2021.  You may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation at the second stage face to face interview.

WORK LOCATION – It will be a combination of working from home and in the London office. You will also be expected to travel regularly to our head office in London in the future. Further information will be provided at interview stage. Occasional travel abroad may be required.

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.

This is an in-house managed process and CVs sent via recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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.