Whisky Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have a passion for Whisky? Do you thrive on delivering 5* customer service experiences? If yes we have the role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Whisky Advisor to join our highly driven team of Whisky, Wines & Spirits Specialists within Gordon and MacPhail.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion and knowledge for Scotch Whisky and the drinks industry as a whole
- Knowledge and experience in conducting Whisky tastings and presenting would be desirable
- Experience of nosing & tasting whisky and an understanding of the production process
- Confident in approaching and building rapport with customers from around the world
- Experience of Social Media Marketing
- A clear and engaging communicator with excellent sales skills
- Hold a WSET level 2 wine and spirit trust certificate is desirable.
- A team player with high level of dedication
- Previous experience in whisky, wines and spirits retail or hospitality is an advantage.
This is a permanent position working 36.25 hours per week between Mon and Saturday - Closing Date for applications is Monday 17th April 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Whisky Advisor roles across Gordon and MacPhail's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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