In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	London Brand Ambassador
Term:	Permanent, full-time role
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not need you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Head of Prestige & Advocacy
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus

We are Sipsmith the gin that pioneered the gin renaissance, with an authentic and exciting story that supports our deliciously sippable gin and we’d love you to come help tell our story.

This is a great opportunity to join Sipsmith at an exciting time to help develop our presence in the top end on trade accounts in the UK. This role will support the Head of Prestige & Advocacy, by acting as the go to contact between Sipsmith and London’s best cocktail bars.

This is the perfect role for an energetic and passionate person looking to develop their presentation skills and be the face and voice of Sipsmith in the prestige accounts of London, overseeing the development and implementation of education and advocacy programs for consumers, customers and trade influencers.

You will also play a key role in the organization and hosting of our new advocacy program (Bar of Smithery), managing and organising the upcoming CYGNUS cocktail competition, hosting in house trainings, distillery tours, securing new stockists and cocktail listings, and assisting with global education projects.

What you’ll do

• Deliver top-notch trainings and advocacy programs with confidence and extensive brand/category knowledge
• Coordinate and deliver activities that will drive rate of sale where we are already listed (e.g. POS, assets, toolkits), and new listings
• Collaborate with key customers to bring activations and campaigns to life
• Build the brand in the premium sector of the On Trade and drive ROS

• Events execution (in-house trainings, cocktail masterclasses, guest bartender appearances, consumer experiences, cocktail competitions)
  Creation and development of cocktail education plan for on trade sales team
• Running Sipsmith Distillery Tours, Meet the Producer Events and other customer facing opportunities.
• Working closely with other functions such as Finance, Culture and Operations to ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• Establishing and building positive, mutually beneficial business relationships with key trade customers
• Working with the company’s marketing department to learn and implement the company’s marketing strategy at events
• Preparing and presenting to customers, aligning on implementation
• Supporting the Brand Experience and Sales team at Trade and Consumer shows
• Acting as an ambassador for Sipsmith in all areas of customer & consumer contact

What You’ll Need

• Extensive on-trade experience with substantial cocktail knowledge
• A proven track record of completing multiple projects over various timelines
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to actively listen and support accounts

• Someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, whilst conducting activities in a strategic manner.
• Knowledge and contacts within the London On-Trade community
• Ability to generate creative marketing and promotion ideas
• A self-assured communicator – excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong-minded, resilient and can talk to anyone
• Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude willing to go above and beyond.
• Team player that will help the wider team when needed
• Problem solver and planner
• Highly developed negotiation and account management skills
• Plate-spinning brilliance and calm under pressure
• Must have full clean driving license held for a minimum of one year.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free Gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘London Brand Ambassador’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: 13th February 2023

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Management Accountant
Term:	Permanent, full-time role
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Financial Controller
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

We are Sipsmith the gin that pioneered the gin renaissance, with an authentic and exciting story that supports our deliciously sippable gin and we’d love you to come help tell our story.

We are looking for someone with experience in management accounting who possesses a can-do attitude to support our Finance team, and to help us in our mission to be the best gin in the world and the best gin for the world. This is a great opportunity to build your financial skills & experience with an exciting, growing, and quality-focused brand in the world of spirits.

The successful candidate will be a key member of our supporting cast. The distillery team is tight-knit and so the role demands someone with a positive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally. We need someone who is superbly organised, methodical, and who will always exhibit the highest level of honesty and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Experience of working with Sage and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, are considered desirable.

What you’ll do

• Prepare monthly management reports and submissions
• Work with Commercial Finance and budget holders to prepare monthly accruals and prepayment schedules
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end journals
• Manage capital expenditure
• Provide critical support to Financial Controller regarding Supply Chain Finance reporting including interrogation of COGs variances and distillation activity
• Work with production team to provide stock holding reporting and forecasting
• Provide month-end and maintenance support to the wider Sipsmith team
• Assist Financial Controller with providing documentation for review by external auditors
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain employee credit cards and ensure transactions are coded in a timely manner

What You’ll Need

• Experience with management accounts within SMEs
• Pursuing accounting designation, preferably partially qualified
• Proficiency with Excel
• Ability and confidence to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Sage and Sicon
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise workload
• Solutions-focused mindset; able to identify potential efficiencies and suggest improvements for best practice
• Plate-spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free Gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Management Accountant’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 8th January 2023

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Sipsmith Student Brand Ambassador
Term:	Part time contract with peak seasonal work
Location:	Predominantly London based activations, with some event locations outside of London
Reports to:	Brand Activation Coordinator
Salary:	London Living Wage: £11.95 per hour, plus paid holiday based on how many hours you work

We’re on the hunt for Sipsmith Student Brand Ambassadors to join our amazing team for 2023, tackling some of London’s biggest events.  

You will be responsible for helping Sipsmith activate events such as Wimbledon, Big Feastival and Cocktails in the City (to name but a few!), whilst also gaining career boosting experiences supporting our Commercial and Brand teams.  

This is a great opportunity for individuals wanting to build careers in Sales, Marketing and Events in the world of FMCG.  you’ll experience leadership, management, and activation delivery in a truly entrepreneurial environment – not to mention picking up a few cocktail making skills along the way! 

What you’ll do

• Work at Sipsmith events, summer festivals and Wimbledon Championships to help ensure an unforgettable brand experience for consumers. 
• Directly increasing sales in the On and Off trade via samplings and events. 
• Increase brand exposure and awareness of Sipsmith through product sampling to consumers across London City. 
• Drive brand engagement on social media via authentic content 
• Be a credible Sipsmith expert, know our range of drinks inside out enabling you to host distillery tours and masterclasses in Chiswick (for additional pay). 
• Always be a true representative of our company values, representing the brand in a premium way through everyday interactions with consumers or customers. 

What You’ll Need

• Organised and able to manage time effectively with initiative 
• A positive, optimistic, and can-do, problem-solving attitude  
• Team player who can collaborate with cross functional teams to drive strong business & team performance 
• A passionate brand advocate with a natural affinity for drinks brands 
• Exhibits curiosity and passion for events and bringing a brand to life! 
• Charismatic, energetic, positive, and outgoing personality 
• Already a ginthusiast, or new to gin and wanting to become passionate about gin, especially Sipsmith! 
• Immersed in student life with thorough understanding of the university, city and region, including behind-the-scenes activities and hot-spots 
• Ability to manage part-time work & studies and available to work some evenings and weekends 
• UK Driving Licence is preferred but not required 

What we can offer you:

• Event experience of learning how to run an event from the logistics all the way to the delivery & customer service.   
• Genuine sales experience within the On and Off Trade (B2C and B2B).  
• A chance to experience a company environment, working alongside a passionate and empowered team of experts.  
• A gem on your CV demonstrating your time management, independent working, relationship building skills and creativity.  
• Monthly gin allowance of 1 bottle of any Sipsmith gin, when all tasks have been completed.  
• 4 discounted distillery tour tickets for family and friends.  
• Awards for engaged, enthusiastic and results-driven SBAs and teams.  
• 25% discount on orders from the Sipsmith website for family and friends. 
• …and all the fun that goes with it! 

How To Apply

Please send your CV, to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Student Brand Ambassador 2023, Sipsmith’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 31st January

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Key Account Manager: London IFT
Term:	Permanent, full-time role
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Senior Key Account Manager: London Groups
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus

We are Sipsmith the gin that pioneered the gin renaissance, with an authentic and exciting story that supports our deliciously sippable gin and we’d love you to come help tell our story.

As a Key Account Manager, you will be the face of the Sipsmith brand to key IFT customers in the On Trade using your knowledge, experience and the Sipsmith story to build and grow long-lasting and sustainable relationships that support our brand and commercial objectives in Sipsmith’s home, London.

This is a great opportunity to build on your commercial experience, support our growth and help us reach more sippers across the U.K.

What you’ll do

• Delivery of budgeted Volume, £NSV, £GP and distribution targets with the defined customer(s).
• Full account management for designated IFT accounts (both standalone bars and restaurants and groups in London, working collaboratively and effectively to improve commercial results and build long-lasting relationships
• Build relationships with key Route to Market (On Trade Wholesale) partners that supply the target accounts
• Prepare, implement and monitor of strategic plans with objectives for key customers in order to ensure sustainable value growth.
• Able to contribute to key business processes:

– Weekly & monthly performance updates

– Customer demand planning, forecasting and risks & opps process

– Annual P&L planning Annual brand and channel planning

• Identify, define and execute growth projects enabling timely and well-targeted changes that anticipates on the developing market.
• Ensure close collaboration with Marketing to bring brand plans to life in the market place.
• Working closely with other functions such as Finance, Culture and Operations ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• Provide wider commercial insight to the business in order to contribute the medium-term plan.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of 2 years’ sales/commercial experience, including multichannel experience in fields sales, regional and national managed groups.
• A strong ability to forecast accurately and an attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to use data to create commercial arguments
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Highly developed influencing and negotiating ability
• Well developed written & verbal communication, presentation skills
• A passion for Craftmanship
• An educated palate for great Gin
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

Must have full clean driving license held for a minimum of one year.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free Gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘KAM: London IFT’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website. We are recruiting for two (2) Key Account Managers.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 5 February 2023

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Key Account Manager: London & South Route to Market
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does require you to regularly work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ.
Reports to:	National Account Manager: London Groups
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus & benefits

We are Sipsmith the gin that pioneered the gin renaissance, with an authentic and exciting story that supports our deliciously sippable gin and we’d love you to come help tell our story.

As a Key Account Manager, you will support the commercial team in growing Sipsmith through driving collaborative, sustainable relationships with key RTM partners and Managed Pub Groups that help us reach more Sippers and drive commercial ROI in the home of our Distillery, London.

This is a great opportunity to join Sipsmith at an exciting time in our growth, with ambitious commercial plans, exciting partnerships and bags of opportunity for growth and development alongside our passionate team and our fantastic Gin!

What you’ll do

• Delivery of budgeted Volume, £NSV, £GP and distribution targets with the defined customer(s).
• Full account management for designated regional managed pubs groups and RTM customers, working collaboratively and effectively to improve commercial results and build long-lasting relationships
• Seek out a new opportunity to increase the rate of sale and distribution in small to medium-sized southern-based pub groups
• Prepare, implement, and monitor of strategic plans with objectives for key customers through proactive Joint Business Plan (JBP) to ensure sustainable value growth.
• Able to contribute to key business processes:
• Weekly & monthly performance updates
• Customer demand planning, forecasting and risks & opps process
• Annual P&L planning
• Annual brand and channel planning

• Identify, define, and execute growth projects enabling timely and well-targeted changes that anticipates on the developing market.
• Ensure close collaboration with Marketing to bring brand plans to life in the marketplace.
• Working closely with other functions such as Finance, Culture and Operations ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• Provide wider commercial insight to the business to contribute the medium-term plan.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of 2 years sales/commercial experience in either fields sales or small managed groups.
• An ability to forecast accurately and an attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to use data to create commercial arguments
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Developed influencing and negotiating ability
• Well-developed written & verbal communication, presentation skills
• A passion for Craftmanship
• An educated pallet for great Gin
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘KAM: London & Southern RTM’ alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22 November 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Digital Marketing Coordinator
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not require you to work regularly from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, W4 2LJ We encourage our team to benefit from our unique culture by attending the office frequently.
Reports to:	Global Digital Marketing Manager
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus & benefits

We’re looking for a Digital savvy Swan to join Sipsmith and help us on our missing to reach more Sippers across the UK and build deeper connections with our online communities.

This is a great opportunity to build on your Digital Marketing experience with a quality led brand, a strong visual identity, authentic story and of course our sensationally sippable Gin

What you’ll do

• Support the Global Digital Manager in executing the Global Content, Social Media and Digital Marketing campaigns, including support in reporting and analysis, creative brainstorming and communication with our global markets with an emphasis on the UK.
• Own and develop our influencer & partnership campaigns for the UK to expand our brand love, advocacy and reach in the UK through effective recruitment and relationship building.
• Long term campaign planning and coordinating content with external agencies and internal stakeholders across our digital ecosystem including SEO, social, web and CRM at key touchpoints of the year.
• Manage Sipsmith’s two global websites; including agency management, long-term support for development of ecommerce, data acquisition, and brand experience.
• Support and shape overall SEO and PPC content campaigns to help maximise commercial performance across social, web and app.
• Establish and work closely with the UK DTC managers globally, executing all CRM and SEO content.
• Measure channel and KPI performance across agreed forecasted metrics and report to leadership team, proactively recommending actions to ensure growth targets are achieved and produce monthly reports for wider marketing team.

What you’ll need

• 2 – 3 years + experience in Digital Marketing roles, preferably with an in-house brand
• Previous experience working within a creative environment

• Experience of maintaining and working to budgets
• Ability to organise and manage multiple projects at once efficiently
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and agencies
• Experience in managing projects, marketing campaigns and working with analytical tools to extract the necessary data needed to make key decisions
• A data whizz with a strong analytical ability, able to utilise Excel and comfortable with data manipulation. Experience using Google Analytics or similar is a bonus

• Social: Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Spotify and LinkedIn
• Search: Google, Bing
• Understanding of SEO and ASO
• Ability to manage and report on campaigns
• A team player who is accountable and flexible
• You have a finger on the pulse of all things digital & social media
• Ability to interpret the brand’s tone of voice and creative eye
• A social butterfly with an eagerness to host and represent the brand at events
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• You get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free gin
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected]  the subject title ‘Digital Marketing Coordinator’ alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 14^th November 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Senior Key Account Manager: Off Trade & Category Development
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not require you to work regularly from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, W4 2LJ We encourage our team to benefit from our unique culture by attending the office frequently.
Reports to:	Head of Off Trade
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus & benefits

We are looking for an insights savvy SKAM to join our passionate Sales team to help us grow Sipsmith across the UK focusing on winning in the Off Trade. This is a great opportunity to join Sipsmith at an exciting time in our growth, with ambitious commercial plans, exciting partnerships and bags of opportunity for growth and development alongside our passionate team and our fantastic Gin! If you’re looking to build on your commercial experience, while utilising your insight, data and category expertise we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Utilise multiple data sources to analyse market and category performance across all our sales channels to identify opportunities for growth and foresight on potential challenges
• Manage a number of our smaller off-trade accounts, tailoring effective & relevant category strategies that support mutual growth
• Build on and leverage relationships with existing and new Off Trade, On Trade and eCommerce customers with our account management teams to support the growth of the Premium Gin category
• Provide an unbiased perspective on the context of the category, considering the consumer, shopper and retailer to:
• Identify key questions & challenges for the business
• Develop effective customer sell-in stories
• Support the development of shopper centric NPD & innovation
• Delivery of budgeted Volume, £NSV, £GP and distribution targets with the defined Off Trade customer(s).
• Able to contribute to key business processes:

– Weekly & monthly performance updates

– Competitor performance tracking & reviews

– Customer demand planning, forecasting and risks & opportunities process

– Annual P&L planning

– Annual brand and channel planning

• Identify, define, and execute growth projects enabling timely and well-targeted changes that anticipates on the developing market.
• Ensure close collaboration with Marketing to bring brand plans to life in the marketplace and support with customer presentations
• Working closely with other functions such as Finance, Culture and Operations ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.

Provide wider category insight to the business to contribute the medium-term plan.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of 2 years category management or insight experience within the FMCG sector
• Experience in gathering and manipulating category data to build customer facing stories
• Confident using key data sources such as Nielsen, DunnHumby (Tesco), Nectar (Sainsburys), Beet (Ocado) and CGA.
• Demonstrates understanding of retailer needs and how effective category strategy can address them
• An ability to forecast accurately and an attention to detail
• Effectively demonstrates ability to use data to create commercial arguments
• Understanding of shopper needs and how to utilise this to drive brand and commercial objectives
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Developed influencing and negotiating ability
• Well-developed written & verbal communication, presentation skills
• A desire to learn and progress in a fast-growing business.
• A passion for Craftmanship
• An educated pallet for great Gin
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• You get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free gin
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected]  the subject title ‘SKAM Off Trade & Category Development’ alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7^th November 2022