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Due to continued success we are now seeking a Customer Marketing Manager, National On-Trade to play a key role in ensuring proposed trade activity is relevant, delivers on brand growth aspirations whilst helping to identify sales opportunities. Working closely with the Regional Group (On Trade) and reporting into the Head of Marketing the Customer MarketingManager, National On-Trade will focus on 2 key areas. Firstly, the role will primarily be responsible for focussing on customer activations to build growth in key accounts and secondly it will work on pitching and constructing deals and activity that secure new business.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Overall the Customer Marketing Manager will be tasked with driving sales of key agency wines through strategic, innovative and creative consumer activity for trade customers whilst maintaining brand personality and values. In more detail the Customer Marketing Manager, National On Trade will:

• Lead and execute key customer annual trade marketing programmes
• Develop and deliver activation plans that can be implemented across the various customer outlets to drive budgeted volume & gross profit
• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Develop and share necessary information so that annual plans and initiatives are prepared and delivered effectively, which in turn increases volumes
• Monitor key agency sales within the account base to ensure we are on track to achieve volume/value target, through effective monitoring and control and implementing corrective action when necessary
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues on new business proposals and tenders
• Through effective analysis provide insights and business intelligence to substantiate pitches. Interpreting the data to deliver creative marketing solutions that inspire the account and consumer
• Co-operate with the Brand Marketing team to create sales promotions and brand specific activity aligning channel strategies to brand strategies and ensuring that the key brand messages are effectively delivered to the consumer on time and within budget
• Assist Brand Managers on specific projects as required
• Support customer social media programmes with relevant content

Candidate Attributes:

We are looking to appoint someone who is a Customer Trade Marketing Manager / Trade Marketing Manager/ Marketing Manager / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales and Marketing Manager / Shopper Marketing Manager / Retail Marketing Manager / Brand Marketing Manager or similar with a CV that demonstrates:

• Formal education qualifications are less important than a proven track record; however education to degree level is desirable
• WSET Level 2 or above is desirable
• U.K. drinks experience is desirable wine market off-trade / on-trade experience
• Strong sales or marketing experience
• Excellent written & verbal communication essential
• You must be highly computer literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)
• Keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Working Pattern – The role is Head Office based covering a 37.5-hour work week and includes some international travel, periodic weekend and evening work at tastings and consumer events.

Offer – This is a rare opportunity for a Customer Marketing Manager to become an integral part of a successful family run business. In return expect a competitive salary, discount on wine, exceptional training and support, 25 days holiday and much more.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV along with a covering letter. Should you require further information please contact Christina Benn, HR Manager, on christina.benn@berkmann.co.uk or 07980792795.

Berkmann Wine Cellars is a premium wine supplier and we are looking to appoint a proactive individual to join our friendly HR team. Whilst the team is only small we are aiming to be the best and therefore we are seeking someone who will help us to provide outstanding HR support. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for completing HR related administrative tasks to an exceptional standard and you will positively assist us on new initiatives which enable us to achieve our aims. Whilst being based on the outskirts of York you will be expected to be flexible and travel to our head office in London when required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing accurate and efficient administrative support for HR processes, activities, policies and initiatives
• Inputting and maintaining accurate information on tracking and monitoring systems and the HR Software. You will provide data and management information as required
• Dealing effectively and efficiently with enquiries from clients, including the monitoring of generic HR Enquiries email inboxes
• Confidently conduct training sessions and prepare the relevant material
• Arranging meetings and appointments, travel and hospitality/facilities as appropriate
• Accurately prepare HR documentation and letters
• Helping to recruit staff at all levels, including drafting adverts and job descriptions, shortlisting applications, interviewing and selecting candidates and conducting pre-employment checks
• Sourcing quotes for courses and booking staff members on to courses / development sessions
• Maintaining effective and productive working relationships with HR colleagues and customers
• Engaging in own personal and professional development

Please note that specific duties will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. You will be flexible in supporting the HR department by undertaking any other HR responsibilities required whilst also having the scope to provide us with fresh ideas on different HR activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisation skills
• HR experience or holds a CIPD Level 5
• Knowledge of employment legislation
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
• A highly productive multi-tasker
• Experience of using HR / recruitment software
• Willingness to help and suggest best fit where applicable

Offer: 

• Become an integral part of a family business with the ability to make a difference
• Receive a competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Free parking (based in Tockwith, York)
• Receive exceptional training and support
• Discount on our wine

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.

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. We cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV along with a covering letter. Should you require further information please contact Christina Benn, HR Manager, on christina.benn@berkmann.co.uk or 07980792795.

Berkmann Wine Cellars are looking for a talented hands-on senior designer working in our Head Office in London N7.

You will be working closely with the design manager, marketing and purchasing teams to ensure that the company’s image and values – and those of our wine/spirit agencies are translated into our design communications. You will be working across a wide variety of projects, creating fresh and highly creative design routes for the company’s own house wine and spirit packaging, advertising, marketing campaigns, company presentations, printed literature, POS, exhibition/event graphics, digital and social media projects, wine training materials and brand creation.

You will have strong packaging design experience – preferably within the wine and spirits industry. You will demonstrate an exceptionally high standard of conceptual thinking and balance your passion for design with a strategic mindset. Impressive design and typography skills are a pre-requisite.

Our Ideal Candidate must:

• Have an undergraduate degree in graphic design.
• Have a minimum of 4+ year’s agency experience. Packaging experience within the drinks/spirits industry would be advantageous.
• Be able to work in a corporate environment.
• Be highly organised and able to manage time well; handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrive under pressure and create quality work to tight deadlines.
• Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the market.
• Have excellent communication skills, be approachable, a natural team player, bring energy and a positive attitude.
• Have a great understanding for branding, layout and typography and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Have a good grasp of art working and the printing processes.
• Manage project deliverables from inception to completion.
• Work with and develop relationships with external suppliers including printers, photographers and illustrators.
• Focused on quality and craft – premiumisation and luxury is paramount, not only must you understand it, but live and breathe it.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing collateral.
• Be highly computer literate; have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.

Offer – The appointed candidate will become an integral part of a family business, receive a competitive salary, company pension and 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service).

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

Candidates selected for interview will be required to complete and present a design brief.

Please note that we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above. 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.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV, a covering letter and a PDF portfolio of work bursting with interesting, innovative and inspiring work. The PDF document should be no more than 10mb in size. Should you require further information please contact Christina Benn, HR Manager, on christina.benn@berkmann.co.uk or 07980792795.

Berkmann Wine Cellars is a well renowned premium wine distributor who supplies to on and off trade customers. We are looking to recruit a full-time permanent Customer Service Executive based in our head office on Brewery Road, just outside of Kings Cross.

Are you a self-starting, proactive individual that thrives in a fast paced challenging environment. With strong organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail, you will be a key member within the London Customer Service team working to assist our customers with their weekly wine orders and deal with any post-delivery enquiries. You will ensure that all orders are captured and are accurate whilst delivering a world class service that sits at the heart of everything we do as a business.

The successful candidate will hold the below skills and experience:

• A self-starter who can prioritize their own workload to meet the needs of the role.
• Ability to work to key deadlines.
• Strong communicator both to our internal and external customers.
• Excellent keyboard skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced Customer Service environment.
• Be computer literate using Microsoft word and excel, knowledge of Navision is desirable.
• Most importantly be passionate about delivering excellent levels of service.

Working Pattern – This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and the shift patterns will cover the hours 7am – 7pm, 7.5 hours per day. You will be required to work Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday and Summer bank holiday and you will receive time off in lieu for these days.

Offer – The appointed candidate will become an integral part of a family business, receive a competitive salary, discount on our wine, receive exceptional support and training and 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service).

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.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV along with a covering letter. Should you require further information please contact Kam Chadha, Head of Customer Services on kam.chadha@berkmann.co.uk

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Group Stock Analyst. This role will work within the Supply Chain department to deliver a high level of product availability across all locations, in line with budgetary expectations. This role will also have full responsibility for the day to day management of our 3PL bonded service provider and will drive the joint collaboration between both parties. Within this key role you are responsible for the receipting of inbound purchase orders into bond and stock and HMRC duty reconciliation with our 3rd party bonded provider.

Prime Responsibilities:

• Swiftly deal with all daily stock queries and issues with pro-active resolution.
• Accountable for all movements into bond by overseeing received GRN’s (Goods received notification) from our 3rd party bonded warehouse provider to ensure all information such as vintage, case size, alcohol percentage and quantity are being accurately receipted.
• Work efficiently with 3rd party providers and relevant suppliers.
• Identify the route cause if there is a reported stock difference and if there is missing stock then ensure appropriate processes are followed to recoup back the full purchase value of the wine.
• Accountable for completing three full book to book stock reconciliations a year with our 3rd party bonded warehouse provider.
• Develop and implement HMRC duty reconciliation with internal records to ensure they are aligned and correct.
• Linked to the above, ensure that there are perpetual stock counts / checks in place with BWC reported stock versus what is with the 3rd party bonded provider.
• Regular communication with relevant export / import related authorities.
• Ensure regular communication with all relevant third-party providers and attend monthly performance reviews when required.
• Work closely with colleagues in branches, the purchasing and supply team to implement processes to reduce over stocked and under stocked lines.
• Review and sign off all freight forwarder commercial invoices against agreed rate tariffs.
• Review and conclude all supplier invoices relating to stock and prices queries.
• Support and develop key excel spread sheets to support the wider supply chain team.

Knowledge & Experience:

• To have held a similar role within a retail or drinks related industry – desirable.
• Good understanding of stock control procedures – essential.
• Strong attention to detail whilst managing and prioritising workloads without compromising on performance.
• Excellent written & verbal communication – essential.
• Highly computer literate:
  – Exceptional knowledge of Excel to analyse data and build sophisticated spreadsheets – essential.
  – Good knowledge of Power Point and Word – essential.
• Ability to make key decisions to support the smooth day to day running within the total supply chain team – essential.
• Work proactively with sound forward planning – essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Working Pattern – This role is 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5.30pm), Monday to Friday. The applicant must be willing to travel locally and nationally if required, some weekend work may be required, particularly at key seasonal peaks of the year. You will be required to work Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday and Summer bank holiday and you will receive time off in lieu for these days.

Offer – The appointed candidate will become an integral part of a family business, receive a competitive salary, discount on our wine, receive exceptional support and training and 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service).

Closing date – 30 June 2019. Please note that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to an interview and an offer may be made prior to the closing date.

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.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV along with a covering letter. Should you require further information please contact Christina Benn, HR Manager, on christina.benn@berkmann.co.uk or 07980792795.

Berkmann Wine Cellars is one of the leading, family owned wine distributors in the UK. Our goal is to supply wines of outstanding quality and character into the on and off trade. We aren’t trying to be the biggest wine company out there; we are easily satisfied being the best. Sound like something you want to be a part of? Thought so! Luckily for you, we are on the lookout for a talented Wine and Spirits Educator to join our Education team.

In today’s competitive marketplace, it is no longer enough to just offer the right wine at the right price. Any successful business needs to offer a compelling point of difference to existing and prospective customers. Adding value helps us close the deal and win the business. To help in this endeavour the Veraison team offer several wine training options to satisfy various needs amongst our customers. Reporting to the Head of Education and working in tandem with the other educators, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored wine training sessions to the on-trade in addition to WSET courses. These will be on site (BWC London and York offices) and off site (all over the UK). This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to personally grow and develop, ensuring real opportunity to achieve great experience on the Wine Education field.

You should be ambitious, entrepreneurial and have experience working for a distributor or a wine school. Wine knowledge is crucial.

Are you up for the challenge? If so, read on.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver inspirational and engaging training sessions that place Veraison and Berkmann Wine Cellars at the forefront of the recipient’s mind.
• Advise customers on which training modules would be most suitable for their needs.
• Analyse the return on training – i.e. take records, data catch and do follow-ups with customers.
• Work independently but report back to the Head of Education with a self-directed action plan.
• Champion and articulate Veraison both internally and externally, whilst constantly challenging the way we do business to ensure the increase of sales and gross profit.
• Support the Marketing Team with tasting and trade events.

Candidate Attributes:

• A confident and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the gravitas to present.
• Experience of breaking down intimidating concepts and making them more approachable.
• Hold a minimum of WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits.
• Be a WSET Course Educator or be 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 good rapport and strong relationships with the wider business.
• Numerate, literate and with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be highly computer literate.
• Experience of working closely with off-trade customers.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel on a regular basis around the UK.

Offer – The appointed candidate will become an integral part of a family business, receive a competitive salary, discount on our wine, company laptop, mobile phone and 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service).

Working Pattern – This role is 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5.30pm), Monday to Friday but we would consider a job-share basis. Please note that it is expected that the successful candidate(s) will work the hours necessary to fulfil the requirements of the job. It could possibly include some international travel, weekend and evening work at tastings and consumer events.

Closing Date – 11 July 2019. 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.

Unfortunately we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above. 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.

This is a key role for our business, therefore if you are interested in applying for the vacancy please click the Apply Now button to email your CV along with a covering letter. Should you require further information please contact Christina Benn, HR Manager, on christina.benn@berkmann.co.uk or 07980792795.