Alex Stevenson:
Founder of TheDrinkSchool
Helping drinks professionals make better decisions and manage their training needs.
Hi I'm Alex. I run TheDrinkSchool. I'm also a qualified WSET course trainer. And for my business clients, my passion is helping them make good decisions about drinks procurement and staff training.
Independent
I help drinks buyers with the full range of procurement services from auditing and strategy through to tender evaluation.
Experienced
I've worked across the drinks industry for x years so can advise on a wide range of issues faced by my clients.
Client Focused
I'm available for ongoing support, training and advice to my clients to help them on any aspect of drinks procurement or staff training.
"Alex has been instrumental in securing us relevant and competitive multi-layered contracts on our drinks range across all categories, introducing us to relationships that have thrived.....I have no hesitation in recommending his consultancy services on any level."
Richard Peachment
CEO - Market Taverns
Free Guide to Wine Procurement
I've developed a simple-to-use free guide for buyers and independent business owners looking for a simple and objective way to think about how they procure drinks.The guide is laid out in easy language and will help you to:
Understand the different benefits of a strategic approach to buying wine.
Understand each stage of the process you could and should be going through to make these savings.
Appreciate the amount of money you could save with a worked example.
Leave your work email and I'll send you a free E Guide outlining the stages of drinks procurement
© Alex Stevenson 2022. All rights reserved.
Alex Stevenson:
Founder of TheDrinkSchool
My Services
Hi I'm Alex. I run the Drinks School Blog. I'm also a qualified WSET course trainer. And for my business clients, my passion is helping them make good decisions about drinks procurement and staff training.
Drinks Procurement Services
I help drinks buyers with the full range of procurement services from auditing and strategy through to tender evaluation.
Staff Training
I develop custom staff training programmes to match a businesses offer, and integrate these with WSET training.
Advice and Support
I'm available for ongoing support, training and advice to my clients to help them on any aspect of drinks procurement or staff training.
"Alex was a pleasure to work with and an awesome teacher. I would highly recommend him (and have) to anyone who is looking to join a WSET course or to organise one for their customers. Alex was informative, engaging, patient and most importantly he made learning fun for those taking part."
Francesca Addis
Region Sales - Swig Wines
Drinks Procurement
My advice helps clients shape their procurement strategy saving time, money and heartache.
Drinks procurement can be a complex business. Many small businesses make mistakes or get locked into decisions by vendors. I offer a methodical and objective approach to drinks procurement to ensure my clients can make decisions that render the best outcome for their business and customers.
Staff Training
I help you get your staff trained and aligned behind
Everyone behind the bar, or serving customers needs to be aligned with the best way to do things. I provide a range of custom training services on site, and can tailer a programme for onsite WSET training.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Get my expertise on tap
For clients who retain my services, I'm just a phone call away, and offering problem solving advice and and extra pair of hands to sort any drinks procurement or training challenge.
Free Guide to Wine Procurement
I've developed a simple-to-use free guide for buyers and independent business owners looking for a simple and objective way to think about how they procure drinks.The guide is laid out in easy language and will help you to:
Understand the different benefits of a strategic approach to buying wine.
Understand each stage of the process you could and should be going through to make these savings.
Appreciate the amount of money you could save with a worked example.
Leave your work email and I'll send you a free E Guide outlining the stages of drinks procurement
© Alex Stevenson 2022. All rights reserved.
Alex Stevenson:
Founder of TheDrinkSchool
Why work with me?
Why Work with me?
As a consultant, I'm completely independent, so there's nothing that forces me to recommend any one drinks product or supplier. My advice puts my client's interests first and save them time and money.
Being totally independent from supply side means that I can offer a completely objective service to my drinks buyers business owners. My aim is to help my clients make the best drinks choices for both their business and customers.
"Alex has been instrumental in securing us relevant and competitive multi-layered contracts on our drinks range across all categories, introducing us to relationships that have thrived.....I have no hesitation in recommending his consultancy services on any level."
Richard Peachment
CEO - Market Taverns
© Alex Stevenson 2022. All rights reserved.
Alex Stevenson:
Founder of TheDrinkSchool
Free Guide to Wine Procurement
I've developed a simple-to-use free guide for buyers and independent business owners looking for a simple and objective way to think about how they procure drinks.The guide is laid out in easy language and will help you to:
Understand the different benefits of a strategic approach to buying wine.
Understand each stage of the process you could and should be going through to make these savings.
Appreciate the amount of money you could save with a worked example.
Leave your work email and I'll send you a free E Guide outlining the stages of drinks procurement
© Alex Stevenson 2022. All rights reserved.
Alex Stevenson:
Founder of TheDrinkSchool
Request a consultation
Complete the form and I'll call you back for a short no obligation discussion on your drinks procurement or training challenges.
Contact Alex
Complete the form and I'll call you back for a short no obligation discussion on your drinks procurement or training challenges.
© Alex Stevenson 2022. All rights reserved.
Thank you!
I will be in touch soon with your guide. If you have any questions for me in the meantime, just reach out by email to me at info@thedrinkschool.co.uk