Sales Support Graduate

About the job

Company Description

Guy Anderson Wines (GAW), based in Stoke-sub-Hamdon (Somerset), specialises in sourcing & importing exceptional wines from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France, partnering with skilled winemakers who share a focus on quality and customer service. The company is behind successful brands such as Porta 6, Anciano, Atlantique and many others, with strong sales in UK grocery and international markets.

The business is family-owned, entrepreneurial, and quality-focused, achieving the top “AA” grade under the BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers. Team members work closely with producers and retail partners, making the company a trusted supplier for both branded and own-label wines.

We are a lean, commercially driven team of 12 that punches well above its weight. We're looking for someone hungry to learn the business, contribute from day one, and grow with us.

Role Description

We're looking for a bright, enthusiastic Sales Support Graduate to join the GAW team. You'll work across UK commercial support, taking ownership of key day-to-day responsibilities and building up a thorough understanding of how the business works. You will also be supporting our digital and AI transformation agenda.

You'll be part of a close-knit support team, and reporting to the Managing Director. You'll work alongside the full commercial support and sales teams from the outset.

We're looking for someone who is keen to get stuck in, develops quickly, and grows into a broader and more senior role over time. An interest in technology and process improvement is desired but above all, we want someone commercially sharp and eager to learn the wine business.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Ops

– Order processing, tracking and logistics coordination (customs release, invoice collation)

– Sample management (logging, dispatch, stock, packaging orders)

– Brandbank product management (keeping listings current and accurate)

– Product specifications, GS1 barcodes, QR codes and trademark management

– Artwork approval coordination and label compliance checking

– Wholesale channel support

– New Product Development (NPD) admin (specifications, e-labelling and customer portal submissions)

– Range review preparation and maintenance

– Holiday cover across UK and export accounts as required

Admin & Finance

– Finance support (commercial and proforma invoices, chasing supplier invoices)

– Competition entries, sample fulfilment, sticker ordering

– Trade fair support (ProWein, Wine Paris, London Wine Fair)

Technology & Projects

• – Support excel, technology, automation & tool advancement

About You

Essential

– Driver's License & Commuting distance to the office

– Degree-educated

– A passion to learn and eagerness to develop quickly in a commercial environment

– Strong work ethic, self-starter mentality and entrepreneurial spirit

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

– Organised, accurate and comfortable juggling multiple priorities

– Proficient in Excel and confident across the Microsoft 365 suite

– Comfortable with technology and open to picking up new tools and systems

Highly Desirable

– Languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian

– Interest in wine or FMCG

– Commercial, retail, supply chain or administrative work experience (internship or placement counts)

– Interest in & experience with Claude, advanced excel, AI tools

What we offer

– Competitive salary

– 25 days holiday + bank holidays

– Private medical insurance (BUPA)

– WSET qualification support

– Real responsibility from day one in a business where your contribution is visible

– Mentorship from an experienced commercial and sales team

– Flexible working arrangements

– A supportive, close-knit culture in a beautiful part of Somerset