Job Status: Filled

Market Executive Western Canada (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Villa Maria Estate (http://www.villamaria.co.nz/)

  Vancouver, BC Canada, British Columbia

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Villa Maria Estate, New Zealand’s Most Awarded Winery. Villa Maria is looking for an energetic, tenacious, challenge driven individual to help us grow our sales and distribution in Western Canada, while being based in Vancouver, BC.

The Villa Maria story is one of absolute passion. 100% New Zealand and family owned, Villa Maria estate was founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, who through his dedication to quality has led Villa Maria Estate to claim the title ‘New Zealand’s Most Awarded Wines’. Celebrating our 50th vintage in 2012, Villa Maria continues to produce the highest quality wines from six of New Zealand’s wine regions. As we ride the “Sauvigalanche” which is the amazing rise in popularity of New Zealand wines we are looking for the right person to be a valued part of our continued success in Canada. We are industry leaders in Sustainability and now New Zealand’s largest producer of organic wines. Villa Maria is regarded around the world as one of the great producers in the world.

Job Summary:

 

Reporting directly to the Canadian Market Manager and based in Vancouver, this person will be working in partnership with our Canadian agent, Philippe Dandurand Wines to promote the accelerated sales growth of Villa Maria wines. This will involve attending many wine events, wine dinners and trade shows, extolling the virtues of our fantastic range of wines. An important part of this role will be working with our distributor to ensure the success of our trade marketing strategy within each of the four markets. Other responsibilities include seeding distribution and promoting Villa Maria wines across retail and the on-premise channels. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation and communication skills.

 

Job Requirements

  • Previous sales experience preferred, but not required.

  • The successful candidate must: be at least 19 years of age, possess a current driver’s license and maintain current auto insurance coverage.

  • They must possess excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills.

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be a team player who can work well with minimal supervision.

  • Travel to Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and throughout British Columbia

  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task and respond quickly to demanding situations.

  • The position requires the availability to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary, for special events.

  • Candidate must be willing to reside within territory.

Base salary plus incentive bonus, car allowance and benefits commensurate with experience. Business related expenses are also covered.


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