Territory Sales Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Edmonton,
Alberta
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable full-time, permanent Territory Sales 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, Sebastiani and Concha y Toro.
The company employs over 100 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 Edmonton South territory and will manage customers in both Retail and On-Premise channels. The territory also spans out to Leduc, Grand Prairie, Jasper, Peace River and Drayton Valley with a couple of overnight trips per month. If you are a self-motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to meet sales targets, review the job outline below and apply today!
Job Responsibilities:
- 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)
- 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.