If you love wine, if you are creative, if you like to challenge the status quo and want to join us on our mission, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

• LONDON ON-TRADE ACCOUNT MANAGER - Closing date: 31 March 2025
• BRAND MANAGER - Closing date: 28 March 2025

Why join Alliance Wine?

With over 40 years of experience as one of the UK's leading independent importers and distributors, we've built a reputation for sourcing iconic, artisan, and innovative wines. Recently, we further enhanced our portfolio by acquiring H2Vin, a specialist fine wine business.

We have established a diverse and loyal customer base across multiple sales channels in the UK and internationally by offering expert advice, delivering outstanding service and delivering an exceptional selection of wines.

We are incredibly proud of our stellar reputation for building successful wine partnerships with our clients and producers.

Some of the benefits of working with Alliance Wine

• 24 days holiday (increasing over time) plus 9 bank holidays
• A range of long service awards
• Travel Insurance
• Generous staff discount
• Company pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal development plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing help for employees to deal with personal and work-related problems that impact their mental and physical well-being
• Free on-site parking (Head office, Beith)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus bonus scheme
Job type: Full-time; permanent contract
Job location: London-based
Reporting to: Head of London On Trade

Alliance Wine is a forward-thinking specialist wine importer and top-rated supplier across multiple sales channels in the UK and internationally. We have built a diverse and loyal customer base and are especially proud of our stellar reputation as trusted wine partner to many of the best independent restaurants, hotels, theatres, pubs and bars.

In 2024, we decided to further boost our already award-winning portfolio by acquiring the French wine specialist, H2Vin, who have brought with them a whole raft of new producers and immense expertise for our customers to tap into.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a new person to join our London On-Trade team, someone who can bring with them fresh talent, energy and vision that will help ensure we maximise our full potential as Alliance Wine/H2Vin in London.

Role criteria:

• London-based, with experience of working in an On-Trade wine sales role for at least 2 years.
• Excellent wine knowledge (WSET Level 3 or demonstrably equivalent).
• Drive, determination, and self-sufficiency. A person who can work independently, think strategically, and thrives on the buzz of winning.
• Equally a team player who is considerate of others, invested in making positive contributions to company culture, and able to work supportively with other departments towards our shared goals.
• A passion for wine, food and dining out.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

If you are interested in being a part of this next chapter, please send your CV and covering letter to our Head of London On-Trade, Holly Sharpe at holly.sharpe@alliancewine.com

The closing date is  Monday, 31st March 2025.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Job type: Full-time; permanent contract
Job location:We have offices in Ayrshire and London but are open minded about your location
Reporting to: Head of Buying and Brand

Alliance Wine is a forward-thinking specialist wine importer and top-rated supplier that has been trading independently since 1984. We have built a diverse and loyal customer base and we are especially proud of our stellar reputation of building creative wine partnerships with our clients and producers. Well known for our industry leading portfolio and service levels, Recent awards include Spanish and Portuguese Specialist at the IWC in 2023 and Classic Regions Merchant of the Year at the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) in 2024.

Following the acquisition of H2Vin last Autumn, we are entering into a fascinating phase in our growth plans as we look to make the most of the expanded portfolio of producers and customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are now seeking a Brand Manager to join our Buying and Brand team. We are ideally looking for candidates that can bring relevant experience in the sector in order that they can hit the ground running as we double down on our expanded portfolio. The role requires an organised, sales-minded, efficient person who can multi-task, handle several projects simultaneously, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines to deliver distribution growth and increase brand loyalty.

We have a unique opportunity for the right person to join the team which currently comprises four buyers and two brand managers. This position will mean we have three brand managers and we are looking to have four in the near future.

This role requires exceptional commercial and interpersonal skills, as well as in depth knowledge of wine and brand management. At Alliance we aim to have brand managers associated to each of our buyers and the successful candidate will be allocated a buyer on acceptance of the role when we have taken into consideration who is the right fit for each buyer based on experience and specialism.

The core focus of the role will be on a handful of key producers, but also to manage the activity and expectations of the other producers looked after by the relevant buyer. We have invested heavily in the marketing function in recent years and we are looking to ensure a collaborative relationship between sales, marketing and buying/brand to ensure we maximise the results of the investment; both for us and for our wonderful producers.
The aim is to grow profitable, sustainable business for Alliance and the brands we are proud to represent.

This role will suit someone who enjoys telling stories, is very commercially minded, and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in wine brand management
• In depth knowledge of, and a passion for wine
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, the ability to work effectively across departments and build strong relationships
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience working in a range of UK channels
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insight into effective action
• The ability to work under pressure, travel as appropriate, meet deadlines and work well with other departments
• Confidence and charisma in front of clients, a natural storyteller
• European languages preferable but not essential
• WSET Level 3 in Wines or above

Main responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the delivery of the company’s vision and business plan
• Execute the annual product and brand marketing plans
• Managing relationships with key producers
• Set, monitor and maximize the commercial success of producer activities and brand plans
• Review performance of producers and marketing activity (trips, days in trade, etc.) to identify opportunities and address issues
• Develop and implement launch programs for new producers and products
• Identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities by channel, region and account base by working closely with the Data and Insights manager
• Provide commercial support to the Sales team, including key account pitches, business and competitor analysis
• Work with marketing to generate sufficient high quality copy and content for all media, ensure producer communications are accurate and compelling
• Uphold standards of excellence across all areas
• Foster a culture based on the Alliance values, centred around effective collaboration and a commitment to making a positive impact
  

HOW TO APPLY

To express an interest or to apply for this position please contact Fergal Tynan, CEO Fergal.Tynan@alliancewine.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th March 2025.