Reporting to:Export Director and UK Sales Director
Location:Office Based,Five days a week,b,Wandsworth SW18 1NN
Role overview:
This role will provide day to day commercial support to the Export Director and UK Sales
Director with an initial focus on Export.
Key Responsibilities: Export
- Being part of commercial negotiations with new export distributors
- Preparation of simple contracts using agreed company templates
- Preparation of new customer and new line form paperwork
- Being part of regular export account management meetings and following up on agreed actions
- Management of Advertising and Promotion reconciliations
- Ensure company systems such as Bevica (ERP) and AGR (Demand Planning) and spreadsheets are kept updated
- Authorise additional customer spend to agreed amounts
- Liaising with Operations Team on EU Hub stock levels, orders and deliveries
- Ensuring day to day compliance
Key Responsibilities: National Accounts
- Support UK Sales Director with managing & developing large retail accounts
- Day to day management and data maintenance of the customer JBP’s
- Analyse promotional performance, monitor and adjust forecasts appropriately, regularly update internal documents and systems including AGR and Bevica
- Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver seamless customer service and execution of promotional activities
- Conducting store visits to check on the execution of promotional activity
- Owning responsibility for accuracy of data both internally and externally including but not limited to product specifications, loading promotions in customer portals and customer
Key Skills and Experience:
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
- Confidence working with data, forecasts, and presentations
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to progress within commercial sales
- Exposure to export activities
- Passion for the drinks, FMCG, or grocery sector is advantageous
About Benchmark Drinks:
Benchmark Drinks is a London-based distributor and brand developer established in 2018.
Led by Managing Director Paul Schaafsma, the team represents a blend of corporate
experience and entrepreneurial enthusiasm which has delivered strong growth and innovation
underpinned by solid business fundamentals.
In just eight years, Benchmark Drinks has become the fastest growing wine supplier in the
UK, positioning itself within the top ten premium branded wine suppliers in the UK.
Benchmark Drinks manage a premium portfolio of award-winning brands from both the Old
World and New World, with a focus on mainstream premium offerings and consumer
preferences.
Current terms & conditions / benefits:
- All appointments subject to 3 months probationary period
- £500pa wine allowance after a qualifying period
- 23 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing after two years’ service by one day per
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Commercial Account Executive employer: Benchmark Drinks
At Benchmark Drinks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters ambition and innovation. Located in Wandsworth, London, our office is just steps away from the River Thames, providing a bright and friendly environment where employees can thrive. With competitive perks such as private medical insurance, an annual bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development, we are dedicated to investing in our team's growth while celebrating our collective successes.
