On Premise Sales Specialist (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

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

  Vancouver, British Columbia

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable full-time, permanent On Premise Specialist 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 Vancouver territory and will call on key nightlife and white table accounts of downtown Vancouver. 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

-          Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

-          Operate territory within approved expense budget

-          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

-          3 - 5 years of industry working experience (or a combination thereof)

-          Demonstrated knowledge of wine, spirits/mixology

-          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 BC driver’s license. 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 Serving It Right 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.

-          Bilingualism will be considered an asset

 Please send your resume and cover letter indicated where you viewed this posting by June 27^th, 2014

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.

 

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