Designer & Marketing Position – Crush Wines
Marketing and Sales Executive
Crush Wines are a wine importer based in Wiltshire. Set up by Chris Ellis in 2003, Crush Wine sells wine to major supermarkets, specialist retailers, wholesalers and mail-order companies throughout the UK, Europe and Asia. We import wine from all over the world and are also a wine brand owner and creator. We are looking to expand the team and hire a creative and ambitious Marketing and Sales Executive with graphic design skills.
This a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with design skills who would like an all-round role and be part of a small and dynamic company. We will train you in all aspects of the business and give you plenty of opportunity for career progression. You will be very confident, enthusiastic and ambitious with excellent communication skills. You will be a good team player, take initiative and be very proactive. An interest in wine and working in the wine industry would be an advantage.
The Role
- Graphic Design: You will be our in-house designer and responsible for developing new label concepts and designs. You will be involved in other design work on an ad-hoc basis.
- Marketing: You will be involved in developing all aspects of marketing including brand management, social media, websites, PR, press releases, event organisation, tastings and awards submission.
- Sales Support: You will support the sales team and assist with finding sales opportunities. This will involve putting together proposals, sales research, category analysis and communicating with potential customers. After sufficient training, you will eventually get more involved and become more customer facing.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified to degree level
- Graphic design skills essential
- Good numeracy skills
- IT literate – Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential
Desirable
- Interest in the wine trade
- Language skills
Package
Attractive package which is subject to experience. Bonus incentive scheme and annual salary review. Relevant training to secure progression in the company.
Please send a covering letter and CV to Helen Day – helen@crush-wines.com by 31st May 2016