ISV graduates go on to become export business developers, export managers, area managers, international marketing managers and foreign market development managers.
International
Training for wine and spirits professions in a global environment
Choosing a career in wines and spirits means choosing a profoundly international sector. Export, marketing, business development, distribution: opportunities are being built across borders.
At Institut Supérieur du Vin, international experience is not an option. It is an integral part of our training, our professional experience and our teaching methods.
Why the international dimension is at the heart of the wine and spirits business
La wine and spirits is one of the pillars of France's economic influence abroad. As the second-largest contributor to France's trade balance, it operates in demanding, multicultural global markets that are constantly changing.
Training for these professions involves :
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understand foreign markets and their cultural specificities,
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master professional English for wine and spirits,
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know how to adapt a sales or marketing strategy to each country,
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operate with ease in intercultural environments.
It is precisely this reality in the field that the ISV incorporates into its courses.
A specialist business school with an international outlook
As a business school specialising in wines and spirits, ISV trains students for international markets. Unlike a generalist business school, ISV offers an in-depth sector-based approach, directly connected to the industry's export and international challenges.
The courses include :
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the international wine and spirits markets,
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export marketing and sales,
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intercultural management,
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professional practices specific to each geographical area.
International mobility for Masters 1: immersion in the heart of a European vineyard
From next year, students at Master 1 participate in a international mobility trip within a European vineyard.
The objectives of this immersion are to
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discover the economic and cultural reality of a foreign wine-growing region,
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Understand the challenges of producing, marketing and exporting to a European market,
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compare theoretical lessons with international field experience,
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develop a global and operational vision of the sector.
This international mobility is fully in line with the ISV's educational project: to train professionals capable of moving quickly in an international context.
Internships and work experience abroad
The ISV actively encourages and supports work placements abroad, These are real career accelerators in the wine and spirits industry.
Each student benefits from personalised support:
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help in defining the international project,
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translation and adaptation of CVs and covering letters in English,
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support with administrative procedures,
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mobilising the ISV's network of partners.
Every year, students undertake placements in a wide range of countries: United States, Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand, Vietnam, and many other key markets in the sector.
The assignments cover a wide range of positions: export sales development, international marketing, market prospecting, customer portfolio management, international brand communication.
Languages & international qualifications: an essential foundation
English, a key professional skill
At ISV, mastering professional English is a priority:
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English lessons in small groups,
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English wine and spirits,
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TOEIC training,
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bilingual English Master's programme.
The aim is to enable students to evolve with ease in an international professional environment.
WSET certifications included
ISV training courses include training leading to internationally recognised certifications :
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WSET level 1 Spirits - included in Bachelor
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WSET level 2 Wines - included in Master 1
These certifications provide :
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immediate international recognition,
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a command of technical vocabulary in English,
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professional credibility with players in the sector, both in France and abroad.
A multicultural school open to the world
ISV is also an international business.
The courses are taught by lecturers with international and multicultural backgrounds (English, Chinese, Peruvian, Italian, Irish, etc.), bringing a diversity of views and experience.
Each year also welcomes international students, promoting :
- cultural openness,
- working in multicultural teams,
- understanding of international professional codes.
Preparing for an international career
The format of ISV courses (initial training and sandwich courses) enables students to build a career path with an international outlook.
The wine and spirits sector offers a wide range of career opportunities. VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise).
To raise students' awareness of this scheme, ISV organises presentations by Business France, to present the opportunities and conditions of access to the VIE.
Unlimited career opportunities
Thanks to their specialised and international training, ISV graduates are given access to positions such as :
- Business Developer Export
- Wine and spirits export manager
- International Area Manager
- International marketing manager
- Foreign Market Development Officer
The RNCP qualifications awarded by ISV (levels 6 and 7), which are unique in France for their specialisation or international dimension, guarantee high employability on the job market.
Build your international future with ISV
Choosing ISV means joining a school on a human scale, specialised and deeply connected to the international realities of wines and spirits.
Does the ISV offer international training in wines and spirits?
Yes, ISV is a business school specialising in wines and spirits, with internships abroad, international mobility in Master 1, a bilingual curriculum, WSET certifications and export-oriented courses.