Job Opportunities at Alliance Wine
Details of all current opportunities with Alliance Wine, including how to apply, can be found below:
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
We are seeking an events co-ordinator to join our expanding marketing team to help take it to the next level. The role requires an organised, efficient person with a flair for creativity who can multi-task, handle a number of projects simultaneously, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines. Demonstrable success in events, preferably with BWS or wine experience.
The core focuses of the role are two-fold. Management and delivery of the company wide events across the year as well as working on a calendar of customer-focused team-level events throughout the year. Secondly supporting Brand in the delivery of other activity, such producer visits to market and customer trips to producers.
At Alliance we strive to be truly different, and to make a positive difference everywhere we work. The Marketing team are growing and this is a new role within the function. Our future is full of ambitious goals and exciting projects, and this is the perfect time for someone considering the next step in their career to come on board.
Would you like to be involved? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and execution of a full calendar of customer-facing trade events.
- Co-ordinating across the business with all stakeholders their involvement in the organisation and execution of events.
- Co-ordinating with Brand to help execute all producer activity in the UK and abroad to high standard.
- Managing the events budget and working to achieve pre-agreed targets.
- Liaising with Digital Communications to market the events and activity to raise attendance and awareness of them before and after their execution.
- Working with Insights to assess effectiveness of events and activity to generate leads and opportunities for Sales and Brand to follow up on.
- Controlling onsite set up, breakdown and the flawless execution of the events.
- Management of Marketing POS inventory, ordering and distribution.
- Owning all related administrative tasks associated the delivery of the events calendar and in support of Brand activity, such invoicing and travel arrangement organisation.
The skills and experience expected:
- Preferably events experience with a proven ability to work effectively to deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task, handling a number of projects simultaneously and to work calmly under pressure.
- Proven organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Wine knowledge is an advantage.
- Proficient in MS Office 365 packages
Salary will be commensurate to experience. The role is office based either in Scotland or London.
Some travel will be expected, as will working outside of normal office hours as required.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter as to why you are the candidate for the role to our Head of UK Marketing: james.mackenzie@alliancewine.com.
The closing date is 17th May 2024.
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Despite the challenging times, Alliance has adapted and continues to grow strongly and, as a result of that growth, we are looking for another dynamic, experienced Technical Manager to join our existing technical team.
As part of the Alliance Wine technical team you will be responsible for helping to ensure the integrity and quality of the wines we sell whilst ensuring we meet our customers’ expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the business and suppliers where required by providing advice and technical guidance where necessary.
- Technical lead on customers own brand wines for key countries including liaising with the customers technical department and completion of the required information on the customers technical portal(s).
- Production and update of technical documents for new product/vintage change for products under Alliance Owned label, Nationals and International.
- Manage bulk process for key countries including creation and review of bulk specifications and analysis.
- Technical audits, and advice for producers undergoing them, as required for new and existing suppliers.
- Communication of technical procedures/ requirements for new suppliers.
- Compliance: Ensuring that the wines we sell are compliant with the relevant legal requirements in the markets in which they will be sold.
- Assist in ensuring the documented Quality Management System is maintained and developed according to relevant legislation.
- Complaint investigations with customers/suppliers.
- Support in the delivery of and ongoing management of BRCGS accreditation.
These responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive.
Education/Experience:
- Experience in wine quality assurance & quality safety systems including HACCP.
- Knowledge of National UK Retailer technical platforms, own label requirements and technical policies.
- Degree level qualification in food safety, vinification or similar field, although experience and proven capability will be taken into consideration.
- Methodical approach to data and process.
- Able to manage own priorities and other stakeholder requirements.
- IT literate with good level of competency on Microsoft word, excel.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to be proactive.
- WSET Certification.
Role: Technical Manager
Reporting to: Head of Buying
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.
To apply for this position please send your CV to garech.byrne@alliancewine.co.uk before 17th May 2024.
LONDON ON-TRADE ACCOUNT MANAGER
We are looking to expand our On-Trade sales team in the London area, a sector which is continually evolving so we are too! You’d be joining a company that partners closely with a portfolio of innovative artisan winemakers, who is making significant (and critically admired) progress with its own hands-on wine projects (Thistledown & Terres Fidèles), and who is a founding member of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable. Our future is full of ambitious goals and exciting projects so this is the perfect time for someone considering the next step in their wine career to come on board.
Role Criteria:
- Experience of working in the London On-Trade for at least 2 years.
- Excellent wine knowledge (WSET Level 3 or equivalent).
- Drive, determination, and self-sufficiency - someone who can work independently, think strategically, and who thrives on the buzz of winning.
- But also a team player who is considerate of others, invested in making positive contributions to company culture, and able to work supportively with other departments towards our shared goals.
- A passion for wine, food and eating out.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
If you feel strongly that this is the role for you but you don’t quite meet the above criteria, please do still get in touch - we are always keen to meet ambitious individuals who like what we are doing and are keen to be involved.
As we are potentially seeking multiple candidates, the salary for this role will be dependent on your level of experience.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to our Sales Director, Miriam Spiers, at miriam.spiers@alliancewine.com.
The closing date is 30th April 2024.