Sales Team Assistant - London
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits. With a clear vision and strategy, a world- class portfolio of brands, and an inclusive, engaging culture, the business is growing its global footprint with an ambition to achieve $10B in sales by 2030. We are a company rooted in two centuries of family heritage with a rich interplay of diverse cultures. Combining the new with the familiar, we encourage our people to inspire brilliance. To push boundaries. To pursue excellence and quality at every step. Unleash Your Spirit and join a global team dedicated to crafting new experiences, from seed to sip.
What makes this a great opportunity?
As Suntory Global Spirits accelerates its global footprint, we are establishing our own commercial business in the UK. As one of the largest, most sophisticated spirits markets in the world, the UK offers significant potential for our portfolio of premium brands. We’re building a world-class team to create a new and exciting business that is rooted in strong foundations, led by our values and long-term commercial ambition. This role will provide support across the Sales functions, which will give a great insight into the Commercial world at Suntory Global Spirits UK. This is a new role that an individual can make their own and be an integral part of an inclusive, winning team.
Role Responsibilities
• Provide general, meaningful support, coordination and administration for the Sales team.
• Manage department budget and PR/PO process for the team, which will require a deep understanding of programmes and spend.
• Assist in planning and coordinating sales events, meetings, and conferences.
• Handle event logistics, including venue booking, catering, and materials preparation.
• General Administration duties (e.g. Invoice Administration, new vendor forms, tracking administration).
• Manage the Sales Director’s schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Organize and manage client meetings, including logistics and follow-ups where requested.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Work closely with other departments, assistants, and facilities to ensure alignment and support for the Sales Team.
Qualifications
• Experience supporting Sales teams in a similar role
• Knowledge or interest in the spirits industry
• Knowledge of London (accommodation, transportation etc)
• Communication
• Planning and Organization
• Team Player – Ability to build rapport and effective working relationships
• Problem solving and proactive – taking accountability for tasks
• “Can do” attitude
• Anticipate need- Service orientated individual with a positive outlook
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear, objective and positive communication
• Strong organisation and prioritisation of tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Capacity to manage issues and escalate appropriately.
• MS office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to think broadly and creatively
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.