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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 to restaurants 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 – and we proudly supply their wines to our ever growing customer base across the UK’s leading restaurants and retailers.

We are looking to recruit to our sales team in the Cornwall area and want to hear from you if you are already working within the on-trade; you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and it would help if you held the WSET Level 2 as a minimum.

 

You will demonstrate your passion and knowledge for our products; we are immensely proud of our portfolio, and you will tell the story about the winery and our producers, the history of the vineyards and the labels. There is a generous package available for the right candidate, but you will need to hit Agency sales targets as well as g/p targets.

 

Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus for OTE
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• £250 annual contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

 

How to Apply – If you are interested in applying please submit your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. We encourage you to apply early as we will interview suitable applicants after their CVs are received and therefore an appointment may be made whilst the advert is live.

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

No Agencies Please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

We are proud to be the largest family-owned and family-run importer of premium wines in the UK, a legacy that began in 1964. Over the years, our expertise has grown alongside our expansive portfolio. Much like us, the wineries we represent are progressive and fiercely independent, and we proudly supply their exceptional wines to our ever-growing customer base across the UK’s leading restaurants and retailers.

 

ROLE FUNCTIONALITY

As a hands-on designer and manager in our commercially focused environment, your role will be pivotal in visually projecting our premium positioning. You will be responsible for design flair & integrity across all visual touch points, evolving and embracing technology & new design techniques to maintain a level of high expectation for both design ideas and execution.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you cultivate strong relationships with our marketing, sales, and purchasing teams. Your aim will be to ensure that our agency brands align seamlessly with our company vision and values through compelling design and visual marketing.

You will spearhead a variety of projects, engaging in all creative disciplines: from visual identity and branding to print, packaging, motion, and digital design.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the team in achieving a luxury aesthetic across all mediums, ensuring premium brand positioning in all visual communications. This includes a wide range of printed and digital materials:

• Visualise Berkmann’s ‘Culture of Wine’
• Annual portfolio price list and tastings
• Company conferences
• Corporate re-brands for Spirit Cartel and Berkmann Wine Cellars
• Day-to-day marketing literature and promotional support for agency brands
• Captivating and innovative marketing campaigns, exhibition graphics and event materials
• Packaging design, including brand creation and BWC house wine label rejuvenation
• Credentials and pitch presentations
• Manage, review, inspire and motivate the 4-person in-house design department providing clear direction and development opportunities that empower them to achieve their full potential.
• Manage team workload, maintaining high standards.
• Evaluate and negotiate third-party quotes to ensure optimal value for money.

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience in people management; demonstrated leadership in a similar role.
• Technical knowledge of print and production materials and processes.
• Deep understanding of branding, layout, and typography with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills; adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrive under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Your ability to inspire, motivate and influence others will be key, fostering a culture of excellence and challenging the status quo with a belief in constant improvement

 

OFFER

• Salary range £45k-£60k dependent upon experience
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

 

WORKING PATTERN

This role is 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (plus an unpaid lunch break of 1 hour).

 

WORK LOCATION

Our London office is based in Clerkenwell. The Company is currently operating a hybrid work pattern and you will be required to work from the office 3 days a week. This is subject to change to match the Company’s business needs.

 

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

 

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

Temporary 3.5T Multi Drop Delivery Driver

Thurrock RM20 3AX

Are you a skilled multi-drop delivery driver?

Do you want to join a family-run business with an ethos to match?

Salary of £29,000 per annum pro rata (£13.94 per hour)

We are proud to the be the largest family owned and family run wine importer in the UK, that has been trading since 1964.

We are now seeking proactive and hands-on multi-drop Delivery Drivers on temporary contracts for an immediate start until 24 December 2024. You will need good knowledge of London roads, experience with multi-drop delivering and exceptional customer service skills delivering to premium bars, restaurants, hotels and more.

From day one, you will be welcomed into the Berkmann family and will be the face of our business, delivering wine and spirits and delighting our customers whatever the weather.

We understand that you have a life and commitments outside of work, so we offer 10-hour shift patterns, Tuesday to Friday, covering the core hours of 7:00 to 18:00, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break (no overnights), however we are looking for drivers who can be flexible.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of all London road networks and experience delivering into the service industry is vital
• Good experience of being a multi drop driver
• Excellent oral communication and time management skills essential
• Exceptional customer service skills, polite, helpful and positive attitude
• Ability to carry cases of wine which on average weigh 15kg
• Valid UK driver’s licence (due to our insurance policy this must be a UK driving licence)

Our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to hundreds of customers across the country each day. So it’s important to us that along with safe working environments we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

The Offer:

Salary of £29,000 per annum pro rata (£13.94 per hour)

Free on-site parking

Generous staff discount from our wine portfolio

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today, and our friendly Recruitment team will be in touch if your application is successful.

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

No Agencies Please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

NORTHMINSTER BUSINESS PARK

Salary of £24,440 per annum pro rata (£11.75 per hour) and a £250 bonus upon completion of contract and full attendance (subject to tax and NI deductions)

We are proud to the be the largest family owned and family run wine importer in the UK, and we have been trading since 1964.

We are now seeking a proactive and hands-on Warehouse Assistant on a temporary contract for an immediate start until 30 December 2024. You will need excellent knowledge of warehouse operating processes and experience working in a warehouse environment.

We understand that you have a life and commitments outside of work, so we are offering a 40 hour week contract (no overnights). The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Uniform is provided.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent knowledge of warehouse operating processes
• Health and Safety in a warehouse environment
• Understanding the role and requirements of drivers to ensure a good working relationship
• Excellent oral communication and time management skills are essential
• Fork lift licence is desirable
• Positive, can do attitude, and ability to work using own initiative

Our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to hundreds of customers across the country each day. So it’s important to us that along with safe working environments we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

The Offer:

Salary of £24,440 per annum pro rata (£11.75 per hour)

£250 bonus upon completion of contract and full attendance (subject to tax and NI deductions)

Free on-site parking

Generous staff discount from our wine portfolio

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today, and our friendly Recruitment team will be in touch if your application is successful.

Send your CV to: vacancies@berkmann.co.uk.

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

Please note we do not accept CVs sent from recruitment agencies, but we thank you for your interest in working with us.

 

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record

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 to our ever growing customer base which includes both the on and off trade.

 

Veraison is Berkmann’s independent training department, specialising in wine education for hospitality staff. The Veraison programme focuses on unique in-house developed training modules which are designed utilising the most up to date behavioural science to make hospitality staff more comfortable when it comes to wine knowledge and service. Veraison is also an Approved Programme Provider for WSET courses, offering these to our trade customers in addition to our Veraison training modules.

 

Reporting to the Wine Training Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the tailored wine training sessions as well as WSET courses for Berkmann’s internal employees and on-trade customers. This is a field based role that requires travelling to customer venues throughout the UK.

 

We require a self-starting individual with strong experience in either a wine educator, front of house or sales role, a confident and engaging communicator, excellent wine knowledge and the commercial understanding of working for a wine distributor.

 

The successful applicant will need to hold a minimum of WSET Level 3 in Wines and be a certified WSET Course Educator or willing to work towards this qualification upon commencement of the role. As we have customers based all over the UK, you need to be willing to travel around the UK on a regular basis. If you are based in the North, a company vehicle will be provided to assist you with this travel, therefore, a full UK driving licence is obligatory. If you are London based, we will cover the cost of all necessary travel.  For both North and South based applicants, a passport is essential as international travel may occasionally be required.

 

Working Pattern

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Whilst the core hours are 9:00 to 17:30, there will be some evening or weekend work required.

 

Work Location

You will be based at one of our offices, however the nature of your job means that you will be required to travel between sites in order to carry out your duties

 

Offer

 The appointed candidate will be given the below package:

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience and location
• A company car, depending on location
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Contribution to dental costs
• Company pension
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme
• Being part of a diverse and successful family owned and run company

 

HOW TO APPLY – Should you feel that you are a suitable applicant for this role please forward your CV to vacancies@berkmann.co.uk. Please note that should any suitable CV’s be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to interview and an offer may be made, therefore we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

We cannot consider your application if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK. You must also 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.

No agencies please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

To fit our requirements you must be ambitious, confident, have a successful track record