Fine Wine Sales Development Program
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Contract
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Mission Hill Family Estate
Founded by Proprietor Anthony von Mandl, Mission Hill Family Estate is located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Mission Hill is world renowned for its award-winning wines, stunning setting, and Terrace Restaurant. Majestic mountains, scenic lakes and lush orchards encase the winery’s dramatic architecture and culminate in a setting that celebrates wine, food and the arts.
Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits
Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits has one of the largest dedicated national Sales & Marketing organizations in Canada, and is the #1 importer of wine in Canada, with the most balanced and compelling portfolio in the industry. Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits is part of The Mark Anthony Group – a family owned business that is also the major private vineyard and prestige winery owner in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.
Our Culture
Mark Anthony is deeply rooted in Canadian soil and grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to the largest Canadian-owned company in the beverage alcohol industry. Our culture is unapologetically fast paced, entrepreneurial, and results driven. Our people have relentless drive to always raise the bar and be better each and every day. With a passion and love for what we do, we act like owners and constantly innovate. We reward performance, and believe building careers at Mark Anthony is critical to our long-term growth.
Fine Wine Sales Development Program
The Sales Development Program is an advanced work and study experience where we leverage our unique winery properties for the professional development of prospective future sales professionals interested in building a career in the wine industry. The program begins with an intensive summer placement at Mission Hill Family Estate between April and September each season. While working at Mission Hill Family Estate, program participants will be placed in one of the following roles: Sommelier, or Server (Private Events or Terrace). Upon completion of the program, each participant will be assessed for a placement with the Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits selling organization in Canada.
Qualifications
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Completed university degree in Business, Commerce, Hospitality or related
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WSET Level II required
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Food and beverage service experience
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Sales experience in a competitive environment
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Interest in building a career in the wine industry
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Passion to win and drive results
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Mobility to move within Canada preferred
Hourly Wage