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Job Opportunities at Alliance Wine

At Alliance Wine we thrive to create a better world of wine. We also believe that whatever we achieve is only through the people we have.

We believe that the combination of our people and our wines makes us successful at what we do. Whatever stage you are in your career, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with us, in a supportive and friendly environment of like-minded people.

Current Opportunites

Role: National Account Manager (off trade)

Reporting to: Head of National Accounts

Hours: Fulltime, permanent contract.

Location: We have offices in Ayrshire and London but are open minded about your location.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Alliance was founded in 1984 in Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland. From these rural beginnings, we have grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the on trade, independent and national off trade in both the UK and internationally. We remain independently owned and run with all the shareholders working in the business.

National Accounts continues to perform strongly and we now trade across most major multiple grocers, specialist wine retailers, wine clubs and cash and carry. We are looking to strengthen the team with an off trade National Account Manager with responsibilities across key accounts with whom you’ll have strong existing relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide outstanding service to your customers
Maintain strong relationships with all relevant team members within your customer base
Deliver on sales and margin targets
Work across our business: Buying, Customer Service, Technical and Finance to ensure all projects are delivered to a high standard
Understand customer operational systems
Manage tender processes
Manage JBP process
Ensure all relevant information and data for the account is communicated internally

Key requirements

Experienced national off trade account manager
Strong contacts within national off trade
Strong wine knowledge (e.g WSET Diploma)
Ability to work independently within a defined framework
Methodical and meticulous
Able to challenge and change processes to improve efficiency and customer experience
Entrepreneurial attitude to sales, self-motivated and tenacious.
Travel to suppliers and our offices as required

Additional Skills

Desire to continue to learn and develop
Contribute to the wider success of Alliance Wine by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues

To apply for this position please send your CV to iain.thurgar@alliancewine.com