Job Introduction
The Tools & Enablement Planner will be responsible for supporting the UK sales team over the next 9 months (until 1st July) with the roll out of an improved Sales Force Automation (SFA) system as part of a key global project in William Grant & Sons. Working with the UK sales team, the new system vendor and wider global project team they will implement a test & feedback process to deliver a seamless transition to new SFA system in Spring 2026. Training and supporting the team through the implementation and embedding phases of the project.
Main Responsibility
Reporting into the Head of Sales Operations and working closely with the other 2 members of the Sales Operations team this role will be responsible for leading the testing and supporting the launch and roll out of the new SFA system for the UK On Trade team. Key task include,
- Working with our global technology team to ensure the smooth transfer of the existing UK data base into the new system.
- Test & trial of the system to fit UK team needs, coordinating feedback from team members and feeding back to the vendor for review.
- Updating UK and global stakeholders on progress.
- Supporting training of UK team with our Commercial Academy colleagues.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a quick learner of systems and processes and ideally an understanding of Sales Force Automation systems or database management. A proven problem solver who thrives in identifying and understanding problems and suggesting solutions. As one of the conduits between the UK market, the global business unit and the external vendor, strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to suit varying types of stakeholders is essential. They will be a team worker who is key to delivering one of the UK’s top priority projects for 2025 / 2026.
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What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
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