Samuel Smith & Son
(10 reviews)
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Working at Samuel Smith & Son
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4.5(10 ratings)
Career development
4.1(10 ratings)
Benefits & perks
4.3(10 ratings)
Management
4.2(10 ratings)
Working environment
4.6(10 ratings)
Diversity & equal opportunity
4.0(9 ratings)
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5.0
Area Manager - On-Premise & Fine Wine Retail
Oct 2025All Sydney NSW1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
World-class portfolio; helpful, collaborative & team-spirited workmates; fantastic family business.
The good thingsThe portfolio is absolutely world-class; the people - across all departments - are incredibly helpful, collaborative and team-spirited; and the systems, tools & resources that we have available to us, are second-to-none.
The support and guidance from my immediate management is exceptional, and I am trusted with the autonomy to manage my Territory of customers, the way I see fit, as though it is my own business.
I thoroughly enjoy working here, and push myself to succeed, really hard, as a result.
The challengesInterdepartmental communication is sometimes lacking (as is often the case in large companies); and, because of my own 'self-pressure' and drive to over-achieve, work/life balance can be difficult to manage at times.
It would be nice to be paid more, too, lol.
5.0
Area Manager
Jun 2024Adelaide SA 50001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
An awesome working environment to work in. Great people and great brands
The good thingsGreat family culture and awesome brands. There's plenty of opportunity to learn and advance in personal development.
The challengesHaving such big portfolio. It can take a while to wrap your head around the brands
5.0
Key Account Manager IRG
May 2024Hobart TAS 7000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
The best Wine Portfolio in Australia/ Internationally and challenging myself to be the Wine Expert for my customers' needs in this region
The good thingsSamuel Smith & Son incorporating Negociants Australia is a family-owned business
with a portfolio of strong and iconic brands. I love being a part of a supportive and passionate Team of awesome Humans. The Direct Team make me feel that I am supported, inclusive, creative and allowed to be me and not a robot.
If you have the opportunity to be a part of a Wine Family Company, Samuel Smith & Son is the Team You want to join.
The challengesEnsuring that I have the right time balance in managing my State, this is a work in progress and plenty of support to achieve this in time.
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for taking the time to provide this positive feedback.
30d+ ago
4.0
Administration and Support Officer
May 2024Melbourne VIC 3000
Overall a friendly, supportive company to work for
The good thingsBosses that understand work isn't the be all and end all of life. Great supportive work culture.
The challengesLow pay for the work that is done but for me other factors such as work location, flexibility in hours are a consideration. Limited opportunities to advance in my role
Talent Acquisition ManagerWe appreciate the comments and time taken to submit this feedback.
30d+ ago
5.0
Category Manager
May 2024Sydney NSW 2000
Samuel Smith & Sons is a family driven company with strong legacy of iconic brands. This is a great place to work and add value. Immense opportunities and support is given to provide best in class work. The leadership team is supportive, inclusive, forward-looking and empathetic.
The good thingsSupportive, inclusive, forward-looking and empathetic leadership team.
Stellar repertoire of brands which are iconic, futuristic and world class.
Collaborative, inclusive, receptive to new ideas, futuristic and friendly colleagues. Great Platform to put your best work forward with limitless opportunities to perform
The challengesMore trainings required for future/leadership roles. Cross functional appreciation of work by leadership team required.
1 person found this helpful
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for taking the time to provide this review. We value the feedback
30d+ ago
5.0
Marketing
May 2024Adelaide SA 50003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
It is a great company to work for, especially if you're passionate about wine and hospitality.
The good thingsIt is a great company to work for, especially if you're passionate about wine and hospitality. There are plenty of opportunities to grow wine knowledge. Great culture and enjoy coming to work every day.
The challengesIt's a complicated business and hard to understand when you first start, but this also means that there are plenty of opportunities.
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for the feedback and commentary about the positive culture
30d+ ago
5.0
Sales & Marketing
May 2024Adelaide SA 5000current employee
It's a great company to work for and very supportive. I've also always been recognised for key achievements in my roles.
The good thingsFriendly office environment, High-performance professional culture, Great company perks, Opportunity for development
The challengesIt's a complex business, so it takes time to understand the broader operation. Company objects are clear which assists with this.
Talent Acquisition ManagerThanks for the review and positive comments.
30d+ ago
4.0
Area Manager
May 2024Footscray VIC 30111 to 2 years in the role, current employee
A great place to work if you are committed and positive individual. I would recommend working here
The good thingsThe people I work with are supportive, knowledgeable and kind. There is a great community spirit in the office and I find it a positive place to be.
It is a fantastic portfolio of wine and they invest a lot into product and industry knowledge which is great.
The challengesWork/life balance can be difficult to manage at times, especially when you have the personal drive to achieve targets.
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for taking the time to submit this review. It is great to hear about the positivity and sense of community.
30d+ ago
3.0
If I say this you will know who I am
Oct 20193 to 4 years in the role
Pretty good overall.
The good thingsThe People, locations and the products
The challengesManagement stuck in the 1950's, talk innovation but old school in reality
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for taking the time to submit this feedback
30d+ ago
4.0
Senior Customer Service Officer
Feb 20163 to 4 years in the role, current employee
Amazing company to get your foot in the door so to speak in the liquor industry.
The good thingsBeing able to grow within the company and many different career opportunities
The challengesSometimes poor management and communication
Talent Acquisition ManagerThankyou for taking the time to submit this review
30d+ ago
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