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Retail Store Worker

Thousands of passionate wine, beer, spirits and sake enthusiasts work in the drinks retailing industry. This vast sector covers independent wine merchants, craft beer stores, specialist spirits shops, large chains, cellar door retailers and much more. Many supermarkets also hire wine specialists, while online retailing continues to go from strength to strength.

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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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Outstanding Alumni Award

Presented in partnership with JancisRobinson.com, the Outstanding Alumni Award is an annual accolade that recognises a WSET Diploma graduate who is notably contributing to the industry. Its aim is to celebrate and nurture talent in the industry.

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The impact of WSET on a top UK drinks supplier

Discover how Enotria&Coe empowered their sales team with WSET qualifications, enhancing product knowledge, increasing premium wine sales, and training over 1,400 hospitality staff across the UK.

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Developing wine talent in South Africa

Learn how WSET, the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine Education Centre are helping the Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA) in Stellenbosch equip young South Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills, confidence and qualifications to build successful careers in the wine industry.