Account Manager Wine/Spirits Alberta Region
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Salary
TBD
Job Type
Full Time
Job Overview
Collectio Wine Imports is seeking qualified Account Manager Wine/Spirits for the Alberta Market. Focus on chain and independent retail along with On-Premise Sales. The successful candidate must have an excellent track record in the industry. Product knowledge/enthusiasm for wines & spirits is also required. Previous retail and on-premises account selling experience is required. Great opportunity for someone looking for a change to work for a boutique importer with great products and many on-premise clients that are well known.
Potential candidates must have completed basic wine education/appreciation courses (WSET 2); have a passion for wine and spirits. Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience.
Future Growth/Profit Sharing:
There is a tremendous opportunity to grow for the right individual. The agency has been owner managed and has a great client base with solid relationships. The right candidate can develop and train junior sales agents/commissioned sales agents to increase sales and potentially participate in the upside.
We are looking for a professional who is passionate about great wine and spirits. Ideal candidate is hard working, holds themselves to a high standard and willing to knock on doors. Someone who is customer focused and can follow up with leads clients and prospective clients.
If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for building and nurturing partnerships in the beverage-alcohol industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting position with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this today!
The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however, it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.
Join our team and contribute to the success of our amazing brands!
Job Type: Freelance or permanent full-time
Renumeration: Based on Experience
Requirements
Skills:
- 3+ years Proven experience in sales, preferably in the beverage industry
- Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, and craft cocktails, along with a passion for luxury products.
- Skilled at closing the sale.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Professional presentation and recognized ability for persuasive sales.
- Leadership and ability to influence major accounts.
- Ability to analyze statistics for targeting sales.
- Ability to set and execute high standards of performance.
- Advanced organization and planning skills and the ability to respect tight schedules.
- Bachelor’s degree or related business experience preferred.
- Enjoys learning so you are on top of market trends and new opportunities (e.g. connecting with new establishments, seeking opportunities to place our products that would benefit their customers).
Responsibilities:
· You will be responsible for managing sales and distribution in retail and on-premise channels
· Be responsible for maintaining quality customer relationships, developing new relationships or business upon your network to grow brand equity and sales
· Take an owner mindset for the region and uncover sales opportunities to maximize potential from all channels
· Manage Allocations, follow up on inventory levels and develop LTO strategies that will generate growth
Compensation
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