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About LWC Drinks Ltd

LWC Drinks Ltd is a leading supplier of bar and sundry supplies, recognized as the fastest-growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Ranked 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, we are committed to delivering the best customer service in the industry. We employ over 1,400 people across 18 depots in the UK, with our Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester. Join us and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company that values innovation, customer focus, and professional growth.

Overview

As an Account Manager, you will play a key role in achieving sales targets and growing our customer base within your designated area. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering the agreed budgeted margin for your postcode area.
• Expanding the number of trading accounts by meeting new business targets.
• Retaining and developing existing customers through category upselling.
• Representing LWC Drinks to the market and bringing valuable market insights back to the company.

Main Duties

• Achieve and exceed depot gross margin targets.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, ensuring timely completion of account forms and prompt collection of payments.
• Drive sales on core brands in partnership with brand partners.
• Consistently exceed customer service expectations.
• Take full ownership and management of customer accounts from initiation to retention.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution, and administration.
• Coordinate technical installations for draught beer dispense equipment.
• Provide expert, impartial advice on promotional activities to help customers grow their businesses.
• Work closely with brand representatives within your area.
• Actively promote LWC Drinks' own brand products.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and analysis.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the drinks industry, product offerings, and on-trade market.
• WSET Level 1 certification (preferred).
• Proven commercial experience in selling wine, preferably in the on-trade sector.
• Strong track record in sales and achieving growth targets.

Essential Requirements

• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to sales and account management.
• Demonstrated sales experience, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

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: 130224AR) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

About LWC Drinks Ltd

LWC Drinks Ltd is a leading supplier of bar and sundry supplies, recognized as the fastest-growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Ranked 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, we are committed to delivering the best customer service in the industry. We employ over 1,400 people across 18 depots in the UK, with our Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester. Join us and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company that values innovation, customer focus, and professional growth.

Overview

As an Account Manager, you will play a key role in achieving sales targets and growing our customer base within your designated area.  This role is specifically new business . Your primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering the agreed budgeted margin for your postcode area.
• Expanding the number of trading accounts by meeting new business targets.
• Retaining and developing existing customers through category upselling.
• Representing LWC Drinks to the market and bringing valuable market insights back to the company.

Main Duties

• Achieve and exceed depot gross margin targets.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, ensuring timely completion of account forms and prompt collection of payments.
• Drive sales on core brands in partnership with brand partners.
• Consistently exceed customer service expectations.
• Take full ownership and management of customer accounts from initiation to retention.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution, and administration.
• Coordinate technical installations for draught beer dispense equipment.
• Provide expert, impartial advice on promotional activities to help customers grow their businesses.
• Work closely with brand representatives within your area.
• Actively promote LWC Drinks' own brand products.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and analysis.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the drinks industry, product offerings, and on-trade market.
• WSET Level 1 certification (preferred).
• Proven commercial experience in selling wine, preferably in the on-trade sector.
• Strong track record in sales and achieving growth targets.

Essential Requirements

• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to sales and account management.
• Demonstrated sales experience, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

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: 130224ARl) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

About LWC Drinks Ltd

LWC Drinks Ltd supplies licensed establishments with a full range of bar and sundry products. More than just a distributor, LWC is the UK’s fastest-growing privately owned drinks company, ranking 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. With a commitment to delivering industry-leading customer service, LWC employs over 1,500 staff across 18 depots in the UK, supported by a Manchester-based Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre.Main Duties
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse & Distribution Manager, and Depot Manager, the Warehouse Operative will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the warehouse. This includes maintaining the warehouse, organising bin bay locations, and ensuring the correct storage of all products.

This is a physically demanding role, requiring regular manual handling. A key part of the position involves operating a forklift as part of the Goods In team, using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to unload lorries, replenish stock, pick orders, and check in deliveries from suppliers. Additional duties include maintaining yard housekeeping standards.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow best practices within the warehouse to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Accurately pick and place orders in the designated delivery locations.
• Monitor stock levels and report potential shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor or Managers.
• Ensure all new stock deliveries are promptly and correctly stored in the designated bin-bay locations, matching the delivery notes.
• Assist in monthly stock takes (including weekend shifts) and weekly stock audits.
• Complete required documentation, including:
• Out-of-date stock lists
• Damaged stock records (write-off sheets)
• Forklift and pedestrian truck logs
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety boots, gloves, and high-visibility vests.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet business needs.
• Maintain a flexible approach to work, assisting drivers as a mate when required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good product knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is advantageous.
• A Flexi FLT licence is an advantage

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: 140225CP) 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 1,700 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

We have an exciting position at our Merseyside Depot for a Warehouse Supervisor, with the successful person joining us during a big period of change for the depot. We are currently based at our depot in Widnes (WA8 8UA) but will relocate soon to our newly built premises on Knowsley Lane (L36 8HL).
 

Main Duties

Be responsible for managing the day to day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all delivery requirements for the depot are successfully met. The supervisor is required to monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods, whilst being responsible for the line management of the staff within the distribution team including warehouse staff and transportation staff.
 

Key Skills

• Ensuring that the warehouse as a whole runs as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Processing all answer phone, internet and online orders.
• Updating Route Sheets "as & when" required.
• Security checks on open/shut down of operation.
• To analyse data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
• Co-ordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems.
• Ensuring that products are dealt with efficiently in the warehouse and are successfully get delivered to customers.
• To control and implement a date checking system and out of date stock controls.
• To ensure that the Warehouse and it’s housekeeping are maintained to a high standard.
• To ensure that stock is stored within health and safety guidelines.
• To ensure that the Warehouse Bin/Bay locations are kept up to date.
• To ensure all processes are followed and adhered to with regards to loading/unloading, including checking of all loads, shrink wrapping and load security.
• Ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload.
• Delegating work to staff and managing their workload and output.
• Effectively cover the role of Warehouse & Distribution Manager in their absence.

Knowledge and Experience

• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records.
• Good team work skills.
• Good management & communication skills.
• Good product knowledge and warehousing policies and procedures.
• Full use of ‘Trinity’ system and CyberQuery software.

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: 170225RO) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd is a leading supplier of bar and sundry supplies, recognized as the fastest-growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Ranked 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, we are committed to delivering the best customer service in the industry. We employ over 1,400 people across 18 depots in the UK, with our Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester. Join us and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company that values innovation, customer focus, and professional growth.

Overview

As an Account Manager, you will play a key role in achieving sales targets and growing our customer base within your designated area. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering the agreed budgeted margin for your postcode area.
• Expanding the number of trading accounts by meeting new business targets.
• Retaining and developing existing customers through category upselling.
• Representing LWC Drinks to the market and bringing valuable market insights back to the company.

Main Duties

• Achieve and exceed depot gross margin targets.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, ensuring timely completion of account forms and prompt collection of payments.
• Drive sales on core brands in partnership with brand partners.
• Consistently exceed customer service expectations.
• Take full ownership and management of customer accounts from initiation to retention.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution, and administration.
• Coordinate technical installations for draught beer dispense equipment.
• Provide expert, impartial advice on promotional activities to help customers grow their businesses.
• Work closely with brand representatives within your area.
• Actively promote LWC Drinks' own brand products.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and analysis.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the drinks industry, product offerings, and on-trade market.
• WSET Level 1 certification (preferred).
• Proven commercial experience in selling wine, preferably in the on-trade sector.
• Strong track record in sales and achieving growth targets.

Essential Requirements

• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to sales and account management.
• Demonstrated sales experience, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

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: 100225JB) 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 1,300 people, at 15 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

Having full P&L accountability for a multi-million pound turnover business, responsible for delivering the companies ambition in terms of sales and profit growth.   Responsible for leading, inspiring, and line managing all depot staff including Office Manager, Distribution Manager, Warehouse Manager, Sales Support team, Distribution and Office staff.  Working alongside the Sales Manager, Account Managers, and Wine Development Managers to drive. sales, and ensure that all key requirements of our customers are delivered.

To manage the day to day running of the depot, focusing on exceptional customer service balanced continually with distribution efficiency. Accountable for defining, agreeing and implementing the depots Customer Service Charter.  Interrogating and analysing our systems and data to monitor performance and plan improvements.

Defining and delivering in conjunction with the Regional Manager the short, medium, and long term plans for the development of the depot and the business.

Main Duties

• Ensuring that the depot is fully compliant with all aspects of health & safety, and that every member of staff is clear on their responsibilities.
• Ensuring the depot delivers on all its requirements in terms of vehicle and fleet management and protects our operator’s license.
• Responsible for all personnel within the depot, ensuring that the appropriate training, development, and reviews are completed.
• Leading and inspiring the team, creating a culture of customer service excellence and a great team spirit.
• Setting budgets and targets for the depot and each department, and ensuring the plan is delivered.
• Monitoring and checking weekly sales and trading patterns, and adjusting the plan accordingly.
• Analysing our systems and the data available to control margin and costs, ensuring the net profit ambitions are achieved.
• Ensuring stock and cash integrity is maintained at all times, and that the right processes and procedures are in place to protect company assets.
• Reviewing and adjusting the route planning, and optimisation to ensure that the depot continually adjusts the depots network to meet customer/business requirements.
• Reviewing credit and finance across our customer base, making the right commercial decisions in conjunction with the Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, and Regional Manager.
• Maintaining high standards in the depot, and at every customer touch point .
• To manage the warehouse productivity & performance.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a fast paced distribution and warehouse environment.
• National CPC holder would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and direct a large multi-functional team through a tiered management structure.
• Experience in the use of computer systems and all Windows based applications, ERP systems, and the clear ability to analyse multiple sources of data.
• Excellent communication skills both upward and downwards, with the ability to tailor the message for the audience.
• High calibre leadership skills, with a proven track record of delivery against sales and profit targets.
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer experiences with a “can do” approach to distribution.
• Specialist knowledge of the Drinks Industry and the market place would be advantageous.

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: 110225ST) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd supplies licensed establishments with a full range of bar and sundry supplies. As one of the fastest-growing privately owned drinks companies in the UK, we were ranked 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our mission is to deliver the best customer service in the industry, with over 1,400 employees across 18 depots nationwide. Our Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre are based in Manchester.

Overview

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the pre-agreed budgeted margin within your designated postcode area. Your role will focus on increasing the number of trading accounts by meeting new business targets, retaining existing customers, and growing spend per account through category upselling. Additionally, you will act as a key representative of the company—both to the market and as a voice for the market within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed your contribution to the depot gross margin.
• Manage the debt ledger for your area, ensuring correct completion of account forms and timely collection of cash and cheques where required.
• Meet or exceed targets on drive brands in partnership with brand representatives.
• Consistently deliver outstanding customer service across all touchpoints.
• Take full ownership of your accounts from initial engagement through ongoing management.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, including telesales, credit control, sales support, distribution, and administration.
• Organise technical installations for draught beer dispensing equipment.
• Provide impartial and strategic advice on promotional activities to help customers grow their businesses.
• Work closely with brand representatives in your area to enhance sales and promotions.
• Actively promote and drive sales of LWC Drinks' own brand products.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the drinks industry, products, and on-trade market.
• WSET Level 1 certification preferred.
• Previous commercial sales experience in the wine industry (on-trade experience preferred).
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales and growth targets.

Requirements

• Previous territory sales experience.
• Drinks industry experience preferred but not essential.
• WSET Wines & Spirits qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Background in hospitality, particularly those already working in the area, would be an advantage.

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: 060225AR) 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: 060225KM) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Job Purpose

To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of products to customers within a designated area while maintaining excellent customer service standards. You will also be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your designated vehicle and compliance with all relevant safety and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Customer Service

• Safely deliver products to customers within the specified area, ensuring all items are handled with care.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer needs and requests professionally and courteously.
• Inform customers of any stock shortages or delivery issues, and communicate promptly with the office to resolve problems.
• Collect payments, complete delivery notes, and return sheets accurately.

Vehicle Preparation & Maintenance

• Conduct routine vehicle checks and operator maintenance to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition.
• Ensure all customer pallets are loaded safely and securely onto the vehicle before departure.
• Maintain the cleanliness and professional appearance of the vehicle.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Comply with VOSA and working time guidelines, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Complete all required safety and vehicle check sheets, submitting them to the Distribution Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding customer premises and operational information.

Additional Duties

• Cover Class 2 journeys as needed.
• Assist in the warehouse when required.
• Ensure the correct uniform is worn at all times, presenting a professional image.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Licensing: Valid Class 1 HGV driving license
• Safety: Strong understanding of road safety practices and regulations.
• Customer Service: Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately complete paperwork and maintain vehicle standards.
• Flexibility: Willingness to assist in other areas of the business when needed.

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: 280125TS) 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

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse & Distribution Manager and Depot Manager, the purpose of the Warehouse Operative will be to complete tasks which assist the day to day running of the Warehouse, the up keep of the warehouse, the organisation of bin bay locations and to ensure correct storage of all products. The role is quite physical and manual handling is one of the main requirements.

Key Skills

• Adhering to good practice within the warehouse;
• Responsible for correctly picking orders and placing in the correct location for deliveries;
• Always being aware of possible stock shortages and informing the warehouse Supervisors or the managers so that they can be ordered;
• Ensure that all new stock delivered must be put away ASAP; all stock must be put away in the correct bin-bay location and match the delivery note received;
• Assist in the monthly stock takes at weekends;
• Assist with stock audits on a weekly basis;
• Filling out the correct information on the out of date list, damaged stock list (write off sheet), and fork lift and pedestrian truck records;
• Ensure that you follow the correct health and safety procedures;
• Wear the correct equipment for your job when on site, for example, safety boots, gloves, the correct high visibility vest;
• Being able to prioritise workloads;
• Flexible approach to working;
• Assisting drivers as mate as an when required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good team work skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good product knowledge.
• Flexi FLT licence is an advantage.

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: 2400125RO) 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

The role

• 5 days per week, including 1 weekend day every week.
• 45 hours per week.
• £2,000 discretionary bonus dependant on KPI's.

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: 270125BK) 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: 080125TK) 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 provide support by preparing and serving light breakfast/ lunch to the staff. The successful candidate will also be required to prepare buffets for meeting and serve refreshments to visitors.

Main Duties

• Serving customers and staff in our canteen area.
• Ensuring food hygiene standards during food preparation and cooking.
• Operating a coffee machine and serving tea and coffee to staff and visitors.
• Storing food in line with food standards to avoid any cross contamination.
• Ensuring personal hygiene is maintained through appropriate hand washing.
• Greeting staff and visitors.
• Ensuring payments are taken for food ordered by staff.
• Cleaning down the canteen area at the end of the working day.
• Order stock to ensure a smooth operation and no food shortages.
• Ensuring that correct health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• To look presentable in the correct LWC Drinks uniform at all times.

Knowledge and Experience

• Kitchen experience.
• Good time Management.
• Presentable appearance at all times.
• High levels of personal hygiene.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High standards and an attention to detail.
• Adherence to Food Safety Standards and Hygiene.

Weekly working hours are to be confirmed but are anticipated to be between 20-24 hours per week.

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: 160724SD) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Description

The role is responsible for rapidly growing our business in the on-trade across predominantly the  East Wales area. This will be achieved through developing customer relationships, growing networks and being a true brand ambassador for Glamorgan Brewing Co & LWC Drinks. This role requires a passion for the drinks industry, through beer, cider and wine and an ability to bring a rigorous sales approach in a dynamic and creative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for distribution, volume, profitability and brand experience within both new prospect accounts and an existing account base in a key trading region.
• Represent Glamorgan Brewing Co. and LWC Drinks across a fully composite wholesale channel.
• Complete area and budget management.
• Create new business relationships with potential clients and seize upon opportunities.
• Working with key partner suppliers and build great relationships to support activation.
• Able to work closely with a telesales team, who will support the needs of new and existing business.
• Work closely within a team of Area Sales Managers, to achieve both team and company objectives. 
• Objectives are split between Sales of wine, beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks with a focus on Glamorgan Brewing Co. own products.   The role has specific targets for partner brewer products (e.g. Budweiser Brewing Group, Heineken UK & Molson Coors UK)
• To always represent Glamorgan Brewing Co. and LWC Drinks in a professional manner.

Skills & Experience

• Ideally, candidate to be located in South Wales.
• Passion for the drinks industry.
• Have superior negotiating skills.
• Have excellent time, planning and project management skills.
• Be able to flawlessly present and communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Be resilient, detailed and creative.
• Be able to successfully work on own initiative.
• Be able to handle demands, targets, guidelines, and stress situations.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent relationship building and follow-up skills.
• Very enthusiastic & motivated to make a difference.
• Self-driven, ambitious and resilient.
• Flexible with irregular working hours. Be present during key periods on premise (including evenings and some weekends)
• This role is field based, so a current clean UK Driving License is required.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred
• Willingness to learn.
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Benefits

• Salary negotiable
• Bonus scheme 
• 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing with length of service.
• Company car / allowance.
• Company laptop.
• Company phone.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme member.
• Birthday day off.
• Free case of GBC product monthly.

If this is you and you want to join our amazing team please email  recruitment@glamorganbrewing.co.uk and we will send you an application.

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: 060124CL) 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 1,300 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Overview

You will be responsible for undertaking a wide variety of cleaning activities to ensure that one of our key facilities is spotless and a great place to conduct business.  We have various areas for hosting customers, such as our Wine Room and Café Bar, which will need to be kept clean to a high standard.

Main Duties

• Clean, mop, dust and polish the premises.
• Empty bins and remove waste from the premises.
• Cleaning staff toilets and kitchen areas.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and sweep and mop hard floors.
• Notify Management of any deficiencies or repairs recognised and required.
• Implement an excellent attention to detail in your work.
• Carry out deep cleaning and details cleaning tasks.
• Notify Management to ensure stock and supplies are maintained.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good standards of appearance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good communication and relationship building skills.
• Enthusiasm to maintain high standards.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Positive and approachable manner.
• Team player mentality who is always happy to help.

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: 060124TS) 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 17 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: 070125KM) 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 17 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: 181224MA) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Overview

The Wine Development Managers at LWC are responsible for the development of the wine category within their depot. As the local ambassadors for the wine range, it is crucial that they have a positive attitude to on-trade wine sales and marry commerciality with excellent wine knowledge,

WDMs are field based, expected to spend 15 days a month working in the trade in their area supporting the account managers from their depots and developing business on their own. Working hours are 40 hours per week, with some requirement to work outside of regular business hours to support customers. 

Knowledge and Experience

• Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred).
• A good track record in sales and meeting growth targets.
• Knowledge of the wine trade and trends
• WSET Level 3 preferred

Main Duties

NEW BUSINESS

• Opening new wine accounts, working alongside the Account Managers.
• Maintaining and updating a live customer prospect list.

EXISTING BUSINESS

• Working closely with Account Managers to develop and retain existing customers.
• Account management of the top 50 wine accounts in their region
• Wine reviews are to be undertaken half yearly with the agreed top 50 wine accounts within the region. The top 20 wine accounts should be visited once a quarter.
• Responsibility for Wine Development Plans within Key Accounts as and when agreed upon.

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

• Building commercial and interesting wine lists in-line with market trends.
• Maximising profitability by identifying LWC’s own brand opportunities.
• Presenting a wine slot at each monthly depot meeting.
• Quarterly account reviews with Account Managers
• Training and education of Account Managers, key events, tastings, liaising with WSET course providers and running these courses at the regional depot where applicable
• Local bespoke customer training (National accounts included)
• Management of samples within depot, sample depot budget management
• Work closely with the Depot Managers, Stock Controllers, Telesales and Wine Team.
• Take ownership of Regional Wine Tastings and wine-led events.
• Supporting LWC wine business in Key and National accounts and occasionally travelling to our head office in Manchester

ADMINISTRATION

• Completing weekly call logs and sending them to the Line Manager.
• Attending monthly meetings with the Line Manager to discuss sales performance.
• Attending quarterly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to discuss depot wine performance.
• o be fully prepared for Management, RSM, WDM meetings and 1:1s.
•  Support depot in management of depot wine stock (slow moving stock, QA/QC issues etc)

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

The Wine Development Managers at LWC are responsible for the development of the wine category within their depot. As the local ambassadors for the wine range, it is crucial that they have a positive attitude to on-trade wine sales and marry commerciality with excellent wine knowledge, WDMs are field based, expected to spend 15 days a month working in the trade in their area supporting the account managers from their depots and developing business on their own. Working hours are 40 hours per week, with some requirement to work outside of regular business hours to support customers. 

Main Duties

NEW BUSINESS

• Opening new wine accounts, working alongside the Account Managers.
• Maintaining and updating a live customer prospect list.

EXISTING BUSINESS

• Working closely with Account Managers to develop and retain existing customers.
• Account management of the top 50 wine accounts in their region
• Wine reviews are to be undertaken half yearly with the agreed top 50 wine accounts within the region. The top 20 wine accounts should be visited once a quarter.
• Responsibility for Wine Development Plans within Key Accounts as and when agreed upon.

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

• Building commercial and interesting wine lists in-line with market trends.
• Maximising profitability by identifying LWC’s own brand opportunities.
• Presenting a wine slot at each monthly depot meeting.
• Quarterly account reviews with Account Managers
• Training and education of Account Managers, key events, tastings, liaising with WSET course providers and running these courses at the regional depot where applicable
• Local bespoke customer training (National accounts included)
• Management of samples within depot, sample depot budget management
• Work closely with the Depot Managers, Stock Controllers, Telesales and Wine Team.
• Take ownership of Regional Wine Tastings and wine-led events.
• Supporting LWC wine business in Key and National accounts and occasionally travelling to our head office in Manchester

ADMINISTRATION

• Completing weekly call logs and sending them to the Line Manager.
• Attending monthly meetings with the Line Manager to discuss sales performance.
• Attending quarterly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to discuss depot wine performance.
• To be fully prepared for Management, RSM, WDM meetings and 1:1s.
• Support depot in management of depot wine stock (slow moving stock, QA/QC issues etc

Knowledge and Experience

• Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred).
• A good track record in sales and meeting growth targets.
• Knowledge of the wine trade and trends
• WSET Level 3 preferred

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: 031224AK) 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. The role is a Tuesday-Saturday shift.

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

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: 271124dg) 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 complete a daily Outbound Diary, building relationships with Customers. Also processing any orders from incoming calls, emails & answer machine.  Taking a high volume of incoming calls which include customer complaints, queries, orders etc, contacting potential customers, order processing and arranging deliveries. Taking part in regular Promotional Drives, upselling from Promotional Brochure on all calls. Utilising all available reports & systems.

Main Duties

• Building relationships with weekly Telesales Out-Bound customers, being a regular point of contact.
• Ability to convert Incoming calls to Planned Out-Bound calls.
• To ensure high standards of customer services, taking and inputting orders efficiently and accurately.
• To have a clear and personable telephone manner.
• Take ownership of solving customer issues through pro-active customer service.
• To promote the sale of LWC Drinks own brand products.
• To retain strong relationships with Account Managers, helping them in acquiring new business and work on composite selling to Customers on their areas.
• To promote from our promotional brochure and up sell specific drives.
• Understanding the need to target specific Customers with products that are relevant to them.
• Be responsible for certain administration duties within the office; confirmation, sorting the post, filing, processing orders etc.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records.
• Ability to use the trinity system.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication and relationship building skills.
• Good product knowledge.
• Ability to sell and up-sell.

About the role

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work.
• Eligibility to receive a £2,000 bonus, dependent on agreed 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: 261124AF) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Main Duties

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse & Distribution Manager and Depot Manager, the purpose of the Warehouse Operative will be to complete tasks which assist the day to day running of the Warehouse, the up keep of the warehouse, the organisation of bin bay locations and to ensure correct storage of all products. The role is quite physical and manual handling is one of the main requirements.

Key Skills

• Adhering to good practice within the warehouse;
• Responsible for correctly picking orders and placing in the correct location for deliveries;
• Always being aware of possible stock shortages and informing the warehouse Supervisors or the  managers so that they can be ordered;
• Ensure that all new stock delivered must be put away ASAP; all stock must be put away in the correct bin-bay location and match the delivery note received;
• Assist in the monthly stock takes at weekends;
• Assist with stock audits on a weekly basis;
• Filling out the correct information on the out of date list, damaged stock list (write off sheet), and fork lift and pedestrian truck records;
• Ensure that you follow the correct health and safety procedures;
• Wear  the correct equipment for your job when on site, for example, safety boots, gloves, the correct high visibility vest;
• Being able to prioritise workloads;
• Flexible approach to working;
• Assisting drivers as mate as an when required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good team work skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good product knowledge.
• Flexi FLT licence is an advantage.

Your working hours will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Additionally, you will be eligible for a £2,000 discretionary bonus, subject to achieving set 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: 251124KP        ) in the title of your E-mail to recruitment@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all of their bar and sundry supplies. LWC Drinks are more than just a distributor and at 24th place in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, they have become the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Their aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, as well as an impressive and extensive portfolio of products. Currently LWC Drinks employ over 1500 people and they have 18 depots across the UK as well as a Support Centre and Hub distribution centre based in Chadderton, Manchester.
 

Job Title: Wine Specialist Account Manager
Reports To: Sales Manager
 

Job Information

• Management of the top wine accounts within the region
• Delivering quality new wine business in the region from existing or new accounts
• Maximising wine performance within the region through hosting key events, tastings and training.
• Supporting LWC wine business in Key and National accounts

New Business

• Identify key wine opportunities in the region and implement a plan to target them.
• Open new wine accounts, working alongside the wider team.
• Maintaining and updating a live customer prospect list

Account Retention

• Ongoing account management of top wine accounts.
• Wine reviews to be undertaken half yearly with wine accounts on region
• Responsibility for Wine Development Plans within Key Accounts as and when agreed

Market Penetration

• Maximise wine opportunities through quarterly account reviews
• Minimum of 15 days per month in trade to include:
• Prospecting
• Existing account visits
• Training
• Commercially building wine lists in-line with market trends
• Maximising profitability by identifying LWC’s own brand opportunities
• Presenting a wine slot at each monthly depot meeting
• Management of samples

Reporting

• Completing weekly call logs and sending them to the Line Manager
• Attending monthly meetings with the Line Manager to discuss sales performance
• Attending quarterly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to discuss depot wine performance

Team Work

• To be fully prepared for Management, RSM, WDM meetings and 1:1s
• Work closely with the Depot Managers, Stock Controllers, Telesales and Wine Team
• Take ownership of Regional Wine Tastings and wine led events

To be considered, you will need

• Commercial experience of selling wine (on-trade preferred)
• A good track record in sales and meeting growth targets
• Knowledge of the wine trade and trends
• WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme
• Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Company Car & Fuel Card
• Work & Travel Expenses

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: 221124AK) 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