Territory Sales Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Select Wines & Spirits (http://www.selectwines.ca)

  Calgary, Alberta

Territory Sales Manager: Calgary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable full-time, permanent Territory Manager to represent one of the leading privately owned wine and spirits agencies in Canada. Created in 1982, Select Wine & Spirits represents key wineries from top wine producing countries and global premium spirit brands.  Suppliers include: Remy Cointreau, Patron Spirits Company, Trivento, Delicato Family Vineyards, and Sebastiani.

The company employs 90 people from coast to coast who sell and market beverage alcohol products to the various provincial Liquor Boards, private retailers and licensed on-trade establishments.

This role is responsible for the Calgary and Banff/Canmore territory and will manage customers in both Retail and On-Premise channels. The territory has a focus on specialty wine stores and large independent retailers so wine knowledge and training is an asset. If you are a self-motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to meet sales targets, review the job outline below and apply today!

Job Duties:

• Implement and execute territory sales plans by following agreed upon targets and service standards
• Meet targeted objectives for territory by utilizing sales knowledge, ability to meet and anticipate customer needs
• Secure new business through sound sales professional and customer service skills
• Operate territory within approved expense budget
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Implement marketing and promotional programs to build brand awareness
• Educate customers about products
• Restock wines and merchandise in an organized and effective manner
• Attend promotional and special sales events as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

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

• Post-secondary degree in applicable field such as business, sales, or food and beverage
• 1 – 3 years of industry working experience (or a combination thereof)
• Wine knowledge and completion of WSET levels considered an asset
• Strong Sales skills with proven history to deliver results and exceed targets
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Valid AB driver’s license and clear driving record. 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 by November 14, 2014 to:

 

Human Resources Department ([email protected])

Select Wine & Spirits

470-1122 Mainland Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1

 

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

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