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Susie Grover

Aldinga Beach,SA

Summary

Saverglass - Customer Service Representative April 2022 - Current


Paxton Wines - Wine Club Manager and Sales Support June 2018 - March 2022


Multicolor Australia - Customer Service Representative Mile End May 2016 – May 2018


Trentham Estate Winery, NSW - Sales Support Officer/Personal Assistant, June 2014 - May 2016


TWE - Lindeman's, Karadoc VIC, Tasting Bar Supervisor/Customer Service 2006 - 2014


Medicare Australia - Customer Service Officer, Mildura VIC 2003 - 2006


Unite' Accounting - Reception/Administration, Mildura, VIC 1999 - 2003


Bank SA - Senior Teller/Customer Service at various locations in SA and QLD 1990 - 1999

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Saverglass
04.2022 - Current

Company Overview: Saverglass are a Global Company based in France who produce premium glass for the Wine and Spirit Industry


  • Work with customers throughout Australia in the Wine and Spirit Industry to meet their requirements for premium bottles.
  • With a large portfolio of glass to choose from assist in finding the right design to suit a customer's needs
  • Liaise with Logistics teams in France and Australia to ensure timely delivery of glass to meet bottling requirements
  • Work closely with Sales Managers and customers on monthly forecasting requirements to maintain stock levels in warehouse without being overstocked
  • Weekly meetings within the team to assess sales and deliveries in a timely manner
  • Assist with decorated and signature bottle productions if required by customers
  • Prompt and efficient response to all customer enquiries via email or phone
  • Despatch sample bottles as required to customers
  • Daily processing of orders online for efficient delivery of customer’s glass requirements
  • Update customers of delays to deliveries caused by shipping from France and find solutions if these delays may affect bottling dates
  • Quoting as required
  • Meeting with new customers to discuss their bottle requirements and making their dream a reality with a quality product and excellent customer service

Wine Club Manager and Sales Support

Paxton Wines
06.2018 - 03.2022

Company Overview: Paxton Wines are a family owned wine company established in 1979 by David Paxton. They are leaders in both organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking.


  • Manage “Paxton Social” wine club and liaise with members by email and phone to build solid relationships
  • Prepare newsletters (EDM’s) for wine club members and online database to keep them up to date with wine specials and Paxton events
  • Prepare monthly reports on wine club for board meetings
  • Work closely with Cellar Door manager to promote events and assist with merchandise and marketing
  • Work with Cellar Door team on all aspects of wine club promotion, new member sign ups and provide ongoing training as required
  • Organise online sales events and promotions such as Black Friday, Christmas sales and other special events throughout the year
  • Organise events and functions primarily for wine club members and promote events online, using EDM’s and social media
  • Assist in Cellar Door as required
  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing manager to promote the company both domestically and internationally
  • Complete tender forms and applications for overseas distributors as well as locally ie.Dan Murphy’s, BWS
  • Update all tasting notes as vintages change as well as new bottle shots
  • Keep website up to date with all new events, product changes, awards and reviews
  • Wine show entries and results
  • Despatch samples of wine as required to distributors, wine writers, shows and new business opportunities both domestic and overseas
  • Organise trade visits both incoming and outgoing for National and Overseas Distributors

Customer Service Representative

Multicolor Australia
05.2016 - 05.2018

Company Overview: Multi-color is one of the Asia Pacific regions largest providers of premium labels to the Wine & Spirits, Consumer and Healthcare Industries.


  • Liaise with customers and Sales Reps to ensure superior levels of communication and service
  • Co-ordinate and markup artwork changes for customers and ensure timely return of proofs for approval and correct filing of approved artwork
  • Raise Sales Orders and enter all information into Label Trax for job planning
  • Negotiate delivery dates with Scheduling department and the customer to meet customer bottling commitments
  • Liaise with despatch and ensure all delivery instructions are clearly marked
  • Provide follow up service to customers to make sure they are completely satisfied with their labels
  • Multitask and prioritise in busy times when in peak production period
  • Contribute to weekly staff meetings and to an environment engaged in continuous improvement

Personal Assistant/Sales Support to Managing Director

Trentham Estate Winery
06.2014 - 05.2016

Company Overview: Trentham Estate is a small family owned winery which has been operating for over 31 years.


  • Answering correspondence as required for the Managing Director, either via email or written letter
  • Act as liaison person between MD and the cellar door staff, growers, distributors and customers
  • Assist MD on a daily basis with the general running of the winery and cellar door
  • Process monthly reports for Distributors and Export Manager
  • Assist with payroll as required
  • Process distributor and export orders efficiently to build on customer relationships
  • Work with Marketing Manager to organise winery promotional/marketing material
  • Assist with label designs for new wine ranges including caps and cartons
  • Liaise with bottling company for bottling schedules as well as dry goods
  • Weekly ordering of stock from warehouse to winery
  • Process grower weighbridge dockets during vintage
  • Communicate with growers regarding baume, spray diaries and harvesting dates
  • Complete grower contracts
  • Wine samples – to exporters, distributors, Winestate Magazine and wine shows via DHL or Australia Post
  • Wine writers – keeping up to date with letters, samples, press releases etc
  • Trade shows – organise paperwork, samples, including licencing
  • Travel arrangements as required for winery staff as well as VIP’s

Tasting Bar Supervisor/Customer Service

Treasury Wine Estates
01.2006 - 01.2014


  • Daily operations at Cellar Door including set up and balancing of front office til
  • Processing of daily reports, banking and batching using JDE Global system
  • Ordering stock
  • Monitoring of stock levels and monthly stocktake
  • Attending to visitors and processing sales
  • Maintaining shop and merchandise displays
  • Staff rosters
  • Preparing business plans and marketing strategies
  • Organise functions as required on site and off site
  • Attending to internal staff requirements for wine sales
  • Assist in preparation of financial year budgets
  • Provide monthly reports to management on volume and targets
  • Health and safety rep for Cellar Door which includes attending monthly site meetings
  • Risk assessment and management, safety inspections around site

Customer Service Officer

Medicare Australia
01.2003 - 01.2006

Reception/Administration

Unite' Accounting
01.1999 - 01.2003

Senior Teller/Customer Service

Bank SA
01.1990 - 01.1999
  • Various locations in SA and QLD

Education

High School Diploma -

Loxton High School
Loxton, SA
01-1989

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and externally
  • Sound knowledge and use of a range of administrative applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Canva and Social Media platforms
  • Excellent knowledge of wines and the industry including organic and biodynamic experience
  • Extremely organised – this includes maintaining a tidy workspace, managing files, and efficiently organising tasks and information
  • Time efficient - prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and managing schedules
  • Accurate data entry and management
  • Sound problem solving skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Scheduling and calendar management such as booking appointments, meetings, and managing calendars
  • Record Keeping and Filing including maintaining accurate records and files, both physical and digital
  • Travel Arrangements - coordinating travel arrangements for staff if required
  • Financial tasks such as handling petty cash, reconciling accounts and assisting with basic bookkeeping

Certification

  • Traineeship in Banking and Finance 1991
  • Certificate in Food Processing and Handling (Wine) 2009
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management 2012
  • Injury Management 2012
  • Working with Equal Opportunity 2012
  • Manual Handling Workshop 2013
  • Occupational Health and Safety Cert 1 2013
  • Level 1 Defensive Driving Course 2013
  • Emergency Management Training – Fire Safety 2013
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol - NSW 2015
  • RSA South Australia 2018
  • First Aid SA 2023

Hobbies and Interests

Family and friends, Keeping fit and active, Wine tasting and exploring local wineries, Reading, Travel, Watching sport and supporting my favourite teams

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Saverglass
04.2022 - Current

Wine Club Manager and Sales Support

Paxton Wines
06.2018 - 03.2022

Customer Service Representative

Multicolor Australia
05.2016 - 05.2018

Personal Assistant/Sales Support to Managing Director

Trentham Estate Winery
06.2014 - 05.2016

Tasting Bar Supervisor/Customer Service

Treasury Wine Estates
01.2006 - 01.2014

Customer Service Officer

Medicare Australia
01.2003 - 01.2006

Reception/Administration

Unite' Accounting
01.1999 - 01.2003

Senior Teller/Customer Service

Bank SA
01.1990 - 01.1999

High School Diploma -

Loxton High School
Susie Grover