Job Status: Filled

Sales & Marketing Assistant-Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Univins & Spirits Canada inc. (http://www.univins.ca)

  Mississauga, Ontario

Univins and Spirits is looking to add a new member to its team in Ontario (Mississauga).  

Univins & Spirits is a Canada-wide wine and spirits agency firmly established all across the country. The agency leverages its 25 years of know-how and its extensive national and international network to deploy the brands it represents with great success. The company is based in Montreal and has representatives and regional offices in many provinces. It generates annual retail sales of $170 million. www.univins.ca

Univins and Spirits is a leader of fine wines in the province of Ontario in terms of average retail selling price per bottle, and one of the fastest growing companies.  While a major partner to the VINTAGES business unit, LCBO WINES (General List) and Consignment is an ever expanding part of the business.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main role of the Sales & Marketing Assistant-Manager is to support the Regional Manager and the sales team.  Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • In collaboration with Montreal Head Office and the Ontario Regional Manager, prepare the various LCBO product call deadlines and the creation of new products applications.

  • Liaising with the LCBO Product Managers and LCBO Category Clerks to maintain a steady development of the product portfolio.

  • Liaising with supplier partners to keep product portfolio up-to-date.

  • Identifying actions to improve logistics and/or performance.

  • Executing all aspects of the supply chain process for the Consignment business.

  • With the collaboration of the Regional Manager and the Montreal Head Office, plan, follow-up and coordinate visits from producers in Ontario, team travels, international wine fairs, wine fairs in Ontario, and other events (winemaker dinner, tastings, etc.).
  • Weekly sales and inventory tracking reports.

  • Coordinate and manage LCBO in-store tastings.

  • Keeping price lists and other key selling materials up-to-date.

  • Continue to build relationship with our media partners.Basic maintenance and updating of company website.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

  • Highly organized and able to work under time restraints with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Self-motivated with determination to succeed in a highly competitive market.

  • Dedicated to create and maintain strong customer relationships.

  • Strong team player skills and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.

  • Strong work ethic with ability to work some evenings and weekends (wine festivals, winemaker dinners).

  • Have a passion for wine and industry wine knowledge.

  • Computer skills - knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs.

  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift 20 kg.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of Three Years of related experience in a similar role

  • Sales and/or Marketing experience preferred

  • Post - Secondary Education in Business Administration, Marketing or Related Field

  • Wine or Hospitality experience is an asset

  • Successful completion of WSET or industry related courses is an asset

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

Base salary commensurate according to experience.  Health insurance: collective plan paid at 50% by employer. Annual wine allowance of portfolio product.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

 

 

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