James Stevenson-Cotton DipWSET

James Stevenson-Cotton DipWSET has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries.

Starting in 2012, James worked as a German Language Technical Support representative for Ubisoft at Respondez, where they provided technical support for Ubisoft products across multiple platforms.

In 2013, they joined NexTenders (UK) Limited as a System Support Manager, responsible for resolving technical hardware and software issues and managing client queries. James later became a UK Product Manager, overseeing patch releases and testing systems for bugs and improvements.

In 2016, James was a Technical Project Manager at dataffirm, where they wrote product requirement documentation and assisted with sprint planning and scrum meetings.

Moving on to Amathus Drinks PLC in 2017, James served as a Purchasing Administrator, analyzing stock levels and generating sales reports. James then became a Category Buyer, managing key supplier relationships and negotiating prices and contracts.

From 2020 to 2022, James was the Director of Osovino, a drinks startup. James built an eCommerce website, implemented business processes, and curated a product offering by sourcing sustainable wines.

In 2022, James took on the role of Sales and Marketing Executive at BNZSA, where they liaised with cold prospects to set up meetings with clients and successfully executed campaigns for various companies.

Currently, James is the Climate Engagement Manager at Greenly | Certified B Corp, where they focus on climate engagement initiatives.

Overall, James Stevenson-Cotton DipWSET has a wide range of experience in technical support, project management, purchasing, and business development, with a passion for the drinks industry and sustainable practices.

James Stevenson-Cotton DipWSET has a strong educational background. James started their academic journey at Durham School from 2001 to 2006. During this time, they completed their A-Levels in Economics, Maths, and German. Following this, they attended Durham University from 2006 to 2011, where they pursued a BA (Hons) Combined Social Sciences degree with a focus on Economics and German.

In addition to their formal education, James obtained the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification from AgileBear in July 2016.