Commercial & Admin Assistant Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Malton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Commercial & Admin Assistant Apprentice, where you will dive into the niche world of fine wines and spirits. This role involves supporting logistics operations, preparing client proposals, and liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth deliveries. With in-house training for WSET qualifications, you will gain invaluable knowledge in the wine industry. Flexibility is key, as this position includes remote work and occasional travel. Join a specialist supplier to the superyacht industry and embark on a rewarding career path filled with growth and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn about the wine industry and WSET training provided.
• Flexibility to work seasonally and manage remote logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing fine wines and spirits for clients.
• Prepare quotations and manage logistics operations remotely.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Basic French

Education

WSET Level 1 & 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage 50

Job description

Commercial & Admin Assistant Apprentice

Apply From: 31/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by YORK COLLEGE

Employer

FINE WINE WORKS LTD

Vacancy Description

What you will be doing:

1. You will be assisting in the “hunting” and sourcing often very fine and rare wines and spirits.
2. Assisting in the preparation of quotations and proposals to clients.
3. You will be involved in the remote support of the logistics operations in France.
4. Helping create purchase orders and new product input on our Sage 50 system.
5. Liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth deliveries to end clients.

What we are looking for:

1. You’ll have enthusiasm to learn more about this very niche side of the wine industry. In-house training for WSET Level 1 & 2 would be provided.
2. The ability to work flexibly – there is some seasonality with the main trading period being May – October.
3. Top notch written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail, adaptability and composure under pressure.
4. Very good IT skills including, specifically, Microsoft Office. Social media savvy would be a big positive.
5. Complete fluency in written and spoken English – some French could be useful, but not a deal breaker.
6. A full UK driving licence and vehicle to manage the hybrid “working from home” and meetings at the North Yorkshire office is essential due to our remote location. There would likely be some occasional travel to France and other yachting “hot spots”.

For the right candidate, there will be a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for growth and professional development.

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Commercial & Admin Assistant Apprentice

Employer Description

FWW is a specialist Wine & Spirit supplier to the superyacht industry in the Mediterranean. Now in our 16th year, FWW is also a WSET Approved Programme Provider, offering WSET Level 1 & 2 to mostly, but not exclusively, crew and others involved in the yachting sector in France, Spain and elsewhere in Europe as required. The WSET Wine qualifications are considered a “must have” on crew cv’s as yacht owners, management companies and brokers demand and expect very high standards from their personnel. FWW holds some stocks of wines in France for distribution and delivery in all of the major yachting ports in the Med. For wine supply, FWW mostly works using a very bespoke, tailor-made wine sourcing approach – finding the wines these HNW individuals (superyacht owners, charter guests and private clients) actually want, rather than making them take only what’s in stock!

Vacancy Location

Chestnut House Main Street Malton YO17 6XL

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000298681

Key Dates

Apply From: 31/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-04-08 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided: You will attend York College on day release each week during term time.

Learning Provider

YORK COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Basic French or keen to learn.