About us
Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.
Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.
About the role
As the Channel Controller Ireland, you will be responsible for Ireland in its Entirety (On Trade, Off Trade and Convenience). You will already have existing relationships and experience with key stakeholders within Ireland. Youl will be responsible for implementing distribution models and liaising with key contacts in supply, sales, marketing, insight and senior management to ensure process and continuity plans from agreement to day to go live as well as finding and realizing all incremental opportunities within your account base.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership: Hold yourself and the team accountable to living our values at all times
Team: Inspire and nurture your team to maximise their individual potential and drive a culture of constant improvement
Customer: Ensure we are the partner of choice for all customers in your channel
Portfolio: Secure new listings and increase distribution to hit specific targets for the priority brand portfolio
P&L: Relentless pursuit to deliver budget for your Channel and constantly improve the commercial return for Accolade Wines and our customers
What you'll bring:
• At least 5 years On Trade experience
• WEST Advanced
• Proven track record managing a team
Behaviours
Commercial Insight: Use category, customer, and competitor knowledge to identify growth opportunities, optimise trade spend, and drive P&L performance
Customer Planning & Leadership: Lead annual planning and strategic initiatives, foster top-to-top relationships, and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver results.
Opportunity Delivery: Engage customers with consultative selling, ask the right questions, and co-create aligned goals.
Impactful Presenting: Deliver compelling pitches that influence decisions and drive customer engagement.
Negotiation Excellence: Plan and lead high-stakes negotiations that deliver mutual, long-term value.
People Leadership: Coach and develop others, communicate with influence, and champion collaboration across teams.
Physical and Other requirements
• Some out of hours calls required (minimal)
• Must have driver’s license
• Must be based in Ireland
What We Offer
Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.
You will also have access to:
• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2-3 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Loyalty Leave
• Vinarchy Anniversary day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts
Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!
At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability. #LI-DNI #LI-Hybrid