Product Development Manager

Reynella, Australia

July 2020 - Present

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands. It goes without saying that everything we do as an organisation and as individuals is in service of fulfilling this purpose. As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, House of Arras, Petaluma, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and many more. Delivering approximately 27 million cases to 132 countries worldwide every year, we are consistently ranked as the #1 wine company by volume in both the United Kingdom and Australia. The driving force behind our business is our people, their expertise, their passion and their professionalism. With over 1,400 dedicated employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and North and South America, it is our teamwork that sets us apart. In recognition of this, we celebrate the everyday hero and acknowledge each other for the work we do. We revel in the small successes as well as the big ones. As much as we take pride in our award-winning facilities, products and services, we do not rest on our laurels. We lead with innovation, investing in partnerships and products that continue to enhance the consumer experience. As a team, we strive to always do better and go that one step further. In a continually evolving sector, we are proud of our heritage and excited about our future. As such, we relentlessly encourage and nurture our people to inspire, lead, seize opportunities and ultimately be the industry’s best.

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