Benjamin Vuorinen

Fine Wine Library, Amsterdam

Netherlands

About

Experience

  • Founder & Director at Fine Wine Library
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Founder & Director of the Fine Wine Library. We are a Fine Wine Merchant with a modern touch, dedicated to helping wine enthusiasts buy, collect, and enjoy their favourite wines. Our extensive portfolio is complemented by services including En Primeur, In Bond pricing and professional wine storage solutions. Whether you’re just starting or building your collection, we’re here to help you create a fine wine selection you can truly be proud of.

  • Cru World Wine (9 yrs 8 mos)
    • Fine Wine Buyer
      Mar 2017 - Dec 2023 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    • Purchasing and Stock Control Executive
      May 2014 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Fine Wine Trading Support at Bibendum Wine
    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 · 5 mos

    • Assisting in sales administration of trades • Providing customer service to trade clients around the world • Assisting in making sure that all wine arrived to our clients in the correct time frame

  • Trainee Manager at Majestic Wine
    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012 · 1 yr

    Responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of a Majestic Wine store. Provided consistently high levels of customer service both to corporate clientele and customers. • Confident product knowledge having gained the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Advanced Certificate, pass with merit. A deepened knowledge of the wine meant that high levels of customer service could be provided through personalised advice and recommendations on wine. Often critical for customers when organising big events such as weddings • Increased the sale of dessert wine by 200% through passionately add selling • Effectively managed back office processes and procedures including admin work • Contributed to efficiently managing stock, making sure that corporate wines were sufficiently available. Partook in monthly stock take and managed stock entering and leaving the store. Order more stock from suppliers where necessary • Demonstrated high levels of autonomy as great levels of responsibility were trusted • Confident communicator and high levels of organisational skills were essential. Took corporate orders • High levels of energy and motivation demonstrated as great flexibility and a strong work ethic was required • Experienced the fast-paced retail environment where working both independently and in close-knit teams was required • Gained an insight into the value of local and social media marketing. Participated in the activities on a daily basis • Analysed sales figures and made sales plans to meet monthly targets