Key Account Manager, Retail (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Select Wines

  Calgary, Alberta

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Develop, implement and measure against fiscal business plans for individual chains in Alberta

• Present quarterly business review for individual chains and complete follow-ups and program activations

• Analyze current market trends within individual chains and categories

• Manage and maintain chain budgets

• Manage and maintain chain program grid

• Complete monthly account visits for all chains

• Monitor and communicate inventory and allocations of chain products

• Communicate chain programming, listings and tastings with independent Territory Managers and tasting companies

• Report and communicate chain programming to Director of Operations and Brand Managers

• Manage chain programming activations through merchandisers

• Review and record flyer activity for SWS and competitors

• Manage Added Value quantities for chain programming

• Other responsibilities as assigned

   

   

  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/skill set:

 

• Post-secondary degree in applicable field

• 3 - 5 years of industry working experience (or a combination thereof)

• Proven track record for developing and managing fiscal budgets

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to sell fine wine, craft beer and premium spirits

• WSET Level 2 certification will be considered an asset

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Exemplary customer service skills: including regular contact/communication, problem solving, follow through and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Incredible negotiation skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Valid AB driver’s license. Must be able to travel as necessary to be physically present at events, customer visits and meetings.

• Flexibility for evening and weekend work hours

• Current ProServe Certification

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including lifting 50 lbs., ability to stand for extended periods of time as well as navigating stairs.

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset

 

Please send your resume and cover letter indicated where you viewed this posting before February 15 , 2016.

 

 

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

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