Territory Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

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

  Montreal, Quebec

Territory Manager: South Shore Montreal

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, Advini (Laroche, JeanJean, Ogier, Gassier, Cazes, Antoine Moueix, Rigal) , Faustino, Foley, 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 south shore of Montreal and the eastern township territory and will manage customers across all trade channels. 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 Quebec 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

• 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 August 30, 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.