Sales Consultant - Edmonton (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Icon Fine Wine & Spirits (http://www.iconwineandspirits.com/)

  Edmonton, Alberta

About Icon:

Icon Fine Wine & Spirits is an established, progressive boutique agency which represents a portfolio of exceptional brands. Icon represents family-owned wine & spirits suppliers that consistently provide products that over deliver in their price & country categories.

Overview of Role:

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for our sales consultant position in Edmonton & the surrounding areas, to call on chain stores & private wine retail as well as on-premise accounts.  

Selling experience and product knowledge of wines & spirits is required. The candidate MUST be currently based in Edmonton, and preferably have some established industry contacts there.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:   

·           Professional sales training knowledge  

·           Professional presentation skills

·           Sales targeting and statistical analysis skills

·           Strong organization, planning, review and follow-up skills  

·           WSET training or equivalent wine experience  

·           Effective record keeping, reporting, professional conduct & ethics are mandatory requirements for this role.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

·            Be responsible for the sales and promotion of a portfolio of 40+ brands in Alberta

·            Provide excellent customer service to chain and private liquor stores and on-premise customers

·            Meet and exceed set sales forecast expectations set by the executives

·            Set and execute personal sales expectations and performance

·            Provide weekly and monthly sales reports

·            Bring new ideas on sales techniques, marketing programs and events

·            Work with the marketing team to implement promotional strategies at a store level

·            Work with suppliers (winery/brewery/distillery principals) when in the AB market 

Skills & Knowledge:

·            A minimum of 1 years sales experience in the Wine & Spirits industry

·            Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills

·            A proven record at closing the sale

·            An ability to respect tight schedules & manage a schedule around key events

·            Able to travel from time to time for business activities and provincial alcohol beverage and wine shows

·            A track record of successfully growing a product portfolio and developing relationships

·            WSET training or equivalent wine experience  

·            Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable car.

·            Candidates must be in good health & be able to carry 40lbs (a case of wine) as part of this position.

Competitive compensation will be commensurate with experience; company smartphone will be provided.

How To Apply

Please email a detailed cover letter with work experience and references in confidence to ICON FINE WINE & SPIRITS with attention: Ted Latimer.

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