FICOFI Wine & Business Analyst Program
Position Overview
- Location: Singapore
- Starting date: January 2026
- Full-time position
As part of our Junior Desk, a training program in fine wine distribution, you will gain hands-on exposure to and experience of the end-to-end wine business: from sourcing and procurement to crafting consumer- and client-facing wine offerings, while developing your analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, as well as a deep understanding of the dynamics of the high-end wine market.
Join us at our Singapore HQ to accelerate your career in the luxury wine industry, developing the full spectrum of commercial, analytical, and relationship-management skills within a leading, world-class organisation.
Main responsibilities
1. Commercial Operations & Offer Development
a. Stock management & pricing strategy
- Forecast inventory needs monitor allocation levels and market prices.
- Design and implement thematic offers in line with stock analysis, seasonal tastings, and new vintage releases.
b. Tailor-made client approaches and offerings
- Analyse past purchase history and client wine profiles to draft personalized offers.
- Coordinate bespoke first cellar and special-occasion proposals.
c. Procurement & allocations support
- Assist in analysing allocation proposals received from producers, mostly relating to new vintages prepare detailed client-level allocation analyses.
- Assist in approving final offers: check stock availability and issue instructions to commercial and operations teams.
2. Sales Strategy, Campaigns & Events Coordination
a. Sales-driven campaign planning
- Contribute to sales campaign calendars, online offers, and seasonal promotions.
- Prepare presentation decks and briefing packs for commercial meetings.
b. Events & trip support
- Collaborate on the coordination of tasting events, thematic dinners, estate visits, and private client trips.
- Oversee post-event deliverables for an end-to-end experience.
3. Reporting, Analysis & Distribution Support
a. Business acumen & data analysis
- Produce sales dashboards and financial models.
- Update our CRM and databases with wine producer content.
b. Distribution reporting
- Generate distribution studies for wine estates monitor performance across regions.
- Provide ongoing analysis of allocation options, purchase-option deadlines, and market trends.
c. Selective distribution support
- Support our selective distribution activities by preparing and updating financial models, automated reports, and board presentation materials.
4. Relationship Management & Stakeholder Communication
a. Internal stakeholder engagement
- Maintain proactive communication with Sales, Estates, Marketing, and Operations teams on cross-departmental activities.
- Draft and disseminate regular briefings on new vintages, pricing changes, ongoing offers, and campaign results.
b. Client-facing liaison (indirect)
c. Prepare client communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with brand tone.
d. Act as a central point for any client inquiries received via the commercial team.
The position will be integrated into our Stock, Offers & Distribution Department, with strong interaction and collaboration on one-off projects, on a case-by-case basis, with the Sales and Estates Relationships departments, under their guidance and supervision
Learning Components
Tailored onboarding
- Comprehensive introduction to company culture, wine fundamentals, and proprietary tools.
Departmental mentoring
- One-to-one guidance from senior managers across the company.
Training workshops
- Internal sessions on wine-market trends, negotiation, and analytical techniques.
Immersion in FICOFI life
- Active participation in flagship events.
HR-led check-ins
- Quarterly reviews with the HR programme sponsor to track development and set objectives.
Profile
- Recent Bachelor or Masters graduate in business, finance, hospitality, oenology, or a related field, with a couple of years of work experience.
- Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English additional languages a plus, especially Chinese or French
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to work collaboratively across teams.
- Passion for wine and luxury goods willingness to travel for estate visits and events.
- Knowledge of fine wines (WSET 2 or 3 valued).
