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LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,800 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

To own and activate internal and external regional activation of Signature Brands portfolio development strategy. Be accountable for the delivery of annual objectives across Distribution, Volume, ROS, Cash and GP %.
 

Main Duties

• Demonstrate deep understanding of portfolio brands and capability to deliver compelling and irresistible retailer propositions. This would include the ability to make cocktails.
• Create effective relationships with regional account managers and provide training and support which inspires step-jumped portfolio growth.
• Mobilise regional telesales to accelerate portfolio growth.
• Maintain existing and drive new distribution of Signature Brands products.
• Grow Rate Of Sale of Signature Brands via activation of portfolio investment plans.
• Expand range and presence of Signature Brands portfolio through activation of Innovation launch strategy.
• Demonstrate expertise in Investment tactics to maximise margins.
• Assess and activate events which deliver positive ROI dynamics.
• Management of POS placement, merchandising and sampling.
• Host and attend key account sampling and promotional programmes (which you may run).
• Creation of bespoke cocktail menus to maximise Signature share of menu and tailored drinks to suit customer base of accounts.
• Build social media coverage and capture consumer and customer networks to maximise reach of sampling and events.
• Act as a Brand owner across any given region.

Knowledge and Experience

Key Skills: Functional

• Able to prioritise tasks and organise time efficiently.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with new and existing clients.
• Target and performance navigation.
• Regional plan development knowledge; maintain and strengthen brand image consistently including growth.
• Commercial awareness.
• Fluency in excel.
• B2B experience.

Key Skills :Behavioural

• Act as Brand owner across any given region.
• Able to consistently deliver.
• Proactive leadership skills and the ability to mobilise others.
• Reactive to current events, able to capitalise on any positive PR or Marketing opportunities.
• Drive to progress and excel in role.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 121124ST) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,400 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

To deliver the pre-agreed budgeted margin for the designated post code area. To increase the number of trading accounts in the post code area by achieving a pre-agreed new business target. To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

Main Duties

• Delivering your contribution of the depot gross margin.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, including correct completion of company account forms and the timely collection of cash and cheque where appropriate.
• Delivering targets on drive brands with brand partners.
• Over delivering on every aspect of customer service you can affect.
• To have the overriding responsibility, duty of care and management of your accounts from start to finish.
• Liaise effectively with all other departments including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution and administration.
• Organisation of technical installations on draught beer dispenses equipment.
• Consulting with customers to offer impartial advice on promotional activity to help them grow their businesses.
• Liaising with brand representatives currently operating in your area.
• To successfully promote LWC Drinks own brand products.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records.
• Good team work skills.
• Good communication and relationship building skills.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on trade market.
• WSET Level 1 preferred.
• Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred).
• Good track record in sales and meeting growth targets.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 071124TK) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,400 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

To deliver the pre agreed budgeted margin for the designated post code area. To increase the number of trading accounts in the post code area by achieving a pre-agreed new business target. To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

Main Duties

• Delivering your contribution of the depot gross margin.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, including correct completion of company account forms and the  timely collection of cash and cheque where appropriate.
• Delivering targets on drive brands with brand partners.
• Over delivering on every aspect of customer service you can affect.
• To have the overriding responsibility, duty of care and management of your accounts from start to finish.
• Liaise effectively with all other departments including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution and administration.
• Organisation of technical installations on draught beer dispenses equipment.
• Consulting with customers to offer impartial advice on promotional activity to help them grow their businesses.
• Liaising with brand representatives currently operating in your area.
• To successfully promote LWC Drinks own brand products.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records.
• Good team work skills.
• Good communication and relationship building skills.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on trade market.
• WSET Level 1 preferred.
• Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred).
• Good track record in sales and meeting growth targets.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 251024TK) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Main Duties

• To deliver the pre-agreed budgeted margin for your own designated post code area.
• To increase the number of trading customers in the post code area by achieving a pre-agreed new business target.
• To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up-selling.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver your contribution of the depot gross margin.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, including correct completion of company account forms and the timely collection of cash and cheques where appropriate.
• Delivering targets on drive brands with brand partners along with key categories such as wine, cask ale and our own
• Signature Brands portfolio.
• Over delivering on every aspect of customer service you can affect.
• To have the overriding responsibility, duty of care and management of your accounts from start to finish.
• Liaise effectively with all other departments including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution and administration.
• Consulting with customers to offer impartial advice on promotional activity to help them grow their businesses.
• Liaising with brand representatives currently operating in your area.
• To successfully promote LWC Drinks’ own Signature Brands portfolio.

Key Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
• Good team-working skills but the ability to operate on your own in trade
• Strong and confident communication and relationship building skills
• Basic understanding of the drinks industry, products and the on-trade market.                                                          

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• 20% Targeted Bonus based on agreed KPI’s
• Company Car
• iPhone
• iPad

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 251024JTK) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Objectives of the job

• To drive new business in the depot via Lead Generation.
• To increase customer retention by closely managing the 5 Weekly Report.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure a high standard of customer service with creating an initial business relationship with all new customers. Set up initial orders and delivery requirements.
• Take ownership of solving customer issues through pro-active customer service.
• To promote the sale of LWC Drinks own brand products
• Briefing of all office staff and account managers on new brochures.
• To produce and analyse daily margin reports, to action amendments and follow up on the progress of accounts.
• To identify customers with spending capacity of greater than £1,000 per week and liaising with the Account Management Team
• Retaining strong relationships with account managers, helping them in acquiring new business and assisting with their administration needs.
• Attending monthly sales meetings to present KPI’s
• Generate 10 appointments per week for account managers on prospective new customer.
• Researching potential customers by using the web and industry news.
• Use of company databases & account managers to build data base of prospective
• customers.
• Plan sales drives on specific areas as agreed with the team.
• Communicate weekly with account managers on progress and confirm appointments.
• Using the quote system to provide customers with a basic price list from templates.
• Produce bi-monthly cask brochure.
• Liaise with cask suppliers on promotions.
• Providing key support for account managers; informing them of results from the 5-weekly report, ensuring that they stay aware of business retention and setting up appointments for new business.
• Inputting orders and reviewing products and accounts on the trinity system.

Key Skills

• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records
• Ability to identify potential customers within the hospitality industry
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on-trade market.
• Cold-calling experience
• Tele-marketing experience / tele-sales -Hospitality industry
• Self-motivated -keen to progress into an Account Manager/Brands Activation Manager
• Ability to work on your own and plan daily activity
• Strong communication skills
• Target orientated

Additional Information

• 28 hours per week over 4 days.
• Bonus based on account margin.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 171024MM) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest-growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

To deliver products to customers within a specific area in a safe and friendly manner.  Responsible for the care and upkeep of your designated vehicle. To provide excellent Customer service standards to every customer.

Main Duties

• The responsibility of preparing the vehicle by conducting operator maintenance, ensuring all products for a delivery are correct and that they have been loaded onto the vehicle correctly and safely.
• Responsible for completing delivery notes, return sheets and collecting payments.
• Execute any special requests from customers by picking up and delivering items as directed on the delivery note.
• Maintain customer confidence by keeping information strictly confidential regarding premise security and operational information.
• Responsibility for the checking the run sheets, picked orders for your deliveries and routing.
• To plan your route and requirements for the drop by studying the schedule and any requests by the customer that are on the delivery note.
• Make customers aware of any stock shortages or problems with their delivery.
• Responsible for returning all empty cases and gas bottles and that they are correctly stored in the empties yard and unloaded in the correct manner.
• Ensure that correct health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• To complete all required checks and ensure that check sheets are passed to the distribution manager.
• The ability to help in the warehouse when required.
• To look presentable in the correct LWC Drinks uniform at all times.
• Physical and manual handling involved.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good safety practices and driving habits
• Possess the correct driving license required for the vehicle
• Good communication skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills

Additional Information

• 7am-4pm shift over Monday to Friday.
• Discretionary bonus: £2,000 per annum, dependent on KPIs

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 180924MA) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Brief Overview

• Manage the whole cask process, from buying in to selling out
• Produce depot monthly cask flyer
• Maintain up to date pricing bible
• Organise monthly promotional cask drive days
• To work with Telesales, giving support and communicating fully relevant information re cask

Core Duties

• To ensure high standards of customer service, managing cask levels and customer expectations.
• Produce a monthly depot cask flyer, from negotiating prices and deals from Brewers to the sell out price to customers. In-line with the depot flyer process and ensuring margin maintenance.
• Communicate to Telesales & Account Managers details of monthly flyer and when stock is available.
• E-mail flyers out to customers in a timely fashion.
• Take ownership of dates & stock rotation, this will minimise any short dated stock.
• Maintain the cask board within the Telesales area, to give visibility to Telesales as to what is available, dates, colour, abv & price.
• Liaise with National/Local Brewer to have Cask Drive Days. Produce up to date target lists from relevant cask information for Telesales to target.
• To promote the sale of LWC Drinks’ Signature Cask Ales.
• Maintain the buying bible with net prices, checking incoming invoices & authorise for payment.
• To ensure strong relationships with Warehouse, Account Manager & Telesales, need to be able communicate with all departments.
• Customer information to be stored on system, i.e. number of hand pulls on bar, email addresses (Cask Flyer) & preferences to Ales.
• To assist with basic administration tasks within the office

Key Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of cask ales
• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records
• Good team work skills
• Good communication and relationship building skills for internal and external Customers.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (stating your current salary and location), along with the job reference (Job Ref: 190824DS) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk