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Inside story: a day in the life of a sommelier

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Beverage buyer

A buyer is responsible for sourcing a diverse range of drinks on behalf of a business, such as a supermarket, a wine merchant or a hotel chain. Buyers aim to build a range that appeals to existing customers, but they also need to attract new customers. The portfolio should stand out from the competition, while offering a strong blend of quality and value.

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Brand manager

A brand manager is responsible for developing the strategy behind a drinks brand. The role requires strategic planning, project management, commercial analysis, creative flair and an expert understanding of your particular category.

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Other commercial careers

We have covered the most common commercial roles. However, there are lots of additional careers to explore: Writer, influencer or content creator: Promoting wine, spirits, beer or sakes via social media, blogs, podcasts, magazines and so on. Educator: This is one of the most important jobs in wine and spirits. Educators run courses, workshops, tastings or internal training sessions....

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Other Service Careers

There are lots of additional roles within the service sector. These are some of the other career paths to consider: Waiter: Many wine and spirits professionals start out as waiters before eventually becoming sommeliers or pursuing other hospitality career options. Driver: Drinks retailers, wholesalers and distributors employ drivers to transport stock across the country or further afield....

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Building skills and opportunities in the Solomon Islands

A new social impact case study highlighting how WSET, Wine Education Co., APTC and local partners worked together to bring the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines to the Solomon Islands. The programme supported 23 hospitality and tourism professionals with accessible wine education, building confidence, skills and new career pathways in one of the Pacific’s lowest-income nations.