Jobs
We are always on the lookout for excellent people to add to our staff. If you are interested in working with us, please send a CV and brief cover letter to crystalpalacewineclub@gmail.com
Current job vacancy: Crystal Palace Wine Club, Trade Sales Rep (one day per week initially)
The company
- Crystal Palace Wine Club is a start-up wine brand based in South London running a wine and cheese bar (with a second on the way in 2024), the annual South London Wine Fair, regular events and private wine tastings, an online wine delivery service, a local wine subscription, an import company and a growing wholesale operation around London and beyond.
The job
- As the importing side of our business begins to grow, we are seeking a Trade Sales Rep to help us take that side of the company to the next level.
- Reporting to the Owner, you will be tasked with building the wholesale component of our business into its next iteration by identifying new clients and securing sales.
- Starting in London, you will increase our base of regular clients, eventually looking further afield.
- You will attend tastings and wine fairs, representing the brand in a wholesale capacity.
- You will assist with the management of our existing clients, fulfilling orders when needed.
- Initially you will be paid a £200 day rate for one day per week, pro-rata, plus uncapped potential commission earnings.
- As the role grows more hours may be required and we will increase the contract to fit the job as appropriate, with the potential for a full time position further down the line.
The person
- You will have existing knowledge of the London wine scene, including knowing wine buyers and sommeliers at a variety of restaurants, shops and more.
- A contacts book that allows you to book a meeting with a potential buyer.
- Excellent wine knowledge and acumen, the ability to learn our current portfolio inside out, and to make appropriate recommendations and sales pitches to clients.
- A people person with the ability to make sales, without coming across as a “sales person”.
- A self-starter who is able to steer their own ship while delivering tangible results.
- A hard-worker who is willing to go the extra mile to help us build this business.
- WSET Level 3 preferable.
- Driving license preferable.
The perks
- Regular invites to trade tastings and staff trips, some of which may be abroad
- 20% staff discount at our bars
- Being part of a young, exciting startup business - sky’s the limit!
To apply please send a CV and brief cover letter to crystalpalacewineclub@gmail.com