We have a job vacancy for a Brewery Retail & Green Tourism Manager.

We are an independent, award-winning microbrewery with a small, dedicated team of staff. We have an ‘all hands to the deck’ approach, particularly amongst the directors and brewery manager.

The role of Retail & Green Tourism Manager would be part of this close-knit team and involves
close communication with the Directors and the Head Brewer/Brewery Manager, an understanding and willingness to discover all aspects of our brewing business (and the industry as a whole), applying this knowledge to the organisation and development of the business, ensuring its ongoing wellbeing, profitability and future success.

Including:

Managing the brewery tasting room, including staffing; stock management; till management and cash control (via POS).

Maximising and developing Green Tourism initiatives and maintaining existing accreditations to establish the brewery and tap as the “go to” experience for visitors as the Green Tourism destination for South Downs and beyond.

Marketing and social media support, working with our external social media professional and director to create digital content.

Using brewery production software – training is provided.

Overview of brewery sales, improving and, where necessary, introducing systems for better communication (staff and customers), feedback and increase market share. Liaising with sales representative and maximizing sales opportunities.

Customer account management and credit control working, with our external company bookkeeper.

Managing the office. Friendly telephone manner, computer literacy with basic skills of Microsoft office and excel required and confidence and willingness to learn other software, e.g. CANVA, helpful.

Managing the website retail operations including online shop and trade portal.

Working closely with the brewery manager to understand the scope of his role and where appropriate to assist in day to day tasks to ensure the more efficient running of the brewery.

Assisting the brewery manager with housekeeping/maintenance of the brewery premises and its equipment – SALSA and Health and Safety etc.

Assisting the brewery manager with staff management, with special emphasis on the tasting room and the sales team.

To be a part of the close knit and friendly team, join in our fabulous tours and the myraid of events at the brewery and to help the business thrive in an evolving market.

Please send your CV and covering letter for the attention of Lesley via email at [email protected], or pop your CV & covering letter into the brewery.
Interviews will commence on Monday 13th May.
The closing date for applications is Monday 27th May.

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We are situated in the picturesque landscape of the South Downs National Park in Lodsworth, near Petworth.