Wine Admin Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Wine Admin Assistant to join our team. This role will focus on managing order placements (DPD and Ex-cellar), monitoring stock levels, and supporting the buying team with various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have some wine knowledge and a genuine interest in expanding their experience within the buying sector. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with a background in sales or a related field to transition into a buying role.

Role Responsibility

• Order Placement: Manage and place orders with suppliers (DPD and Ex-cellar).
• Stock Monitoring: Regularly review stock levels, ensuring optimal inventory and communicating with the buying team regarding stock needs.
• Administrative Support: Assist with documentation, data entry, and general organization of buying-related tasks.
• Communication: Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring smooth and accurate communication around orders and deliveries.
• Reporting: Generate and maintain order and stock reports, providing insights to the buying team as required.

You will need

• Wine Knowledge: Basic understanding of wine (e.g., varietals, regions, and styles).
• Experience: Open to junior-level candidates or those from sales roles looking to transition to buying.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency with standard software (Excel, Word) and quick to learn new systems.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to Learn: A proactive attitude toward expanding knowledge in wine and the buying process.

Whats in it for you

• Gain hands-on experience within a dynamic buying team.
• Opportunities for growth and learning within the wine industry.
• Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*