Independent Sales Agent – Wine Industry / Cooperage
Location
Canada – Remote / Territory-based, British Columbia
Salary
commission-based-negotiable
Job Type
Contract
Job Overview
Tonnellerie de Jarnac is an independent French cooperage located in the heart of the Cognac region, with more than 50 years of expertise in the production of premium French oak barrels and oak solutions for the wine and spirits industries.
As part of our development in Canada, we are looking for an Independent Sales Agent / Sales Representative to represent and develop our brand in the Canadian market.
We are open to different profiles and different levels of territorial coverage. National coverage is not required. An agent or representative focusing on a specific province or wine-producing region, such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec or another relevant area, would be of equal interest to us.
The role will involve developing relationships with wineries, distilleries and other relevant industry professionals, introducing our products, identifying new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with customers.
Previous experience and an existing network within the wine and/or spirits industry would be an advantage, but are not essential. We are equally interested in motivated and entrepreneurial candidates who are looking to develop their activity in the industry and who see the opportunity to represent a premium French cooperage as a long-term project.
Candidates may have stronger experience in wine or in spirits; expertise in both sectors is not required. Our location in the Cognac region gives us significant experience and expertise in both wine and spirits cooperage.
The position is independent and commission-based, with flexibility in the organization of the territory and activity. The selected representative will receive direct commercial and technical support from our team in France, as well as the tools and product expertise necessary to develop the market.
We are looking above all for someone who is motivated, reliable, commercially minded and comfortable building relationships with professionals in the wine and/or spirits industry.
This is an opportunity to develop your own territory in partnership with an established, independent and premium French cooperage, while benefiting from the experience and support of our team in France.
Requirements
- Strong interest in the wine and/or spirits industry
- Motivated, entrepreneurial and self-driven personality
- Good communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and develop a territory
- Good tasting skills and sensory sensitivity to wines and/or spirits
- Previous experience or an existing network in the wine and/or spirits industry is an advantage, but not required
- Knowledge of the local wine or spirits market would be appreciated
- French is not required
Compensation
This is an independent sales agent position, compensated exclusively on a commission basis. There is no fixed salary. Commission terms will be discussed based on experience, existing network and market coverage.
How to Apply
Please apply through Wine Jobs Canada with your resume and a brief introduction about yourself, your experience and your interest in this opportunity.
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