Private Client Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
London,
England
Established in 1978, Amathus Drinks Plc is a family owned wine and spirit merchant with a head office and distribution centre in Park Royal as well as 8 retail stores and a new website. We carry a comprehensive range of wines, spirits and beers which we sell to our customers across the UK in hospitality, specialist retail and direct to consumers
In particular Amathus prides itself on the exclusive agency portfolio of wines and spirits which our team of experts meticulously source and import directly from all corners of the world on the criteria of provenance, distinction and, more than anything else, exceptional quality.
Over the last two years the opening of 3 new stores and development and relaunch of our website has seen a surge of direct to consumer sales.
Please visit www.amathusdrinks.com to view our range.
Job Description
This is a new role for the business. You will be responsible for developing, growing and maintaining a profitable book of private and corporate clients from the ground up. This will involve capitalising on existing client lists and the regular lead generation provided by the stores and website as well as proactively seeking new business, creating offers and running pre-arrival and en primeur campaigns
Duties and responsibilities
Liaising with the web and retail teams to identify and develop high potential clients
Working hand in hand with the purchasing team to create, distribute and manage offers such as new release, pre-arrival and en primeur
Actively selling a wide range of wines and spirits from a variety of suppliers but with a key focus on promoting our fantastic direct import exclusive agencies.
Proactively seeking out and generating corporate business
Participating in and hosting consumer facing tastings and events
Requirements and Qualifications
We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic professional with a great work ethic, excellent organisational, fluent English verbal and written communication skills as well as an eye for opportunity and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
The ideal candidate will be of degree calibre and possess the advanced / level 3 WSET certificate or equivalent. A wine industry background is essential with 3 years in private client sales desirable, including managing en primeur and similar offers.
You will have a passion for wine and the drive to offer great customer service.
The role is London-based, and there may be the occasional requirement to participate in evening and weekend events.
Salary and benefits
We offer an excellent package comprising of basic salary, exciting bonus and commission scheme, and company pension. Company mobile phone, laptop and other relevant equipment will be provided
A regular schedule of wine and spirit training provided by our purchasing team and producers
This fast-paced role is results orientated and can be highly rewarding to the right individual.
How to apply
Please email your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] No Agencies please.
Unfortunately we are only able to contact those that meet our selection criteria, so if you don't hear from us please assume you've not been successful. If we contact you we will need to verify your right work in the UK and your educational and professional achievements.
Please include your postcode and copies of your qualifications with your application.
