Territory Sales

Filled
Sylvestre Wines and Spirits
OntarioPosted 10 months ago

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Salary

Base Salary plus commission

Job Type

Full Time

Job Overview

Sylvestre Wines & Spirits is seeking a motivated Territory Sales Person to enhance our market presence in the core Toronto area, develop and maintain strong customer relationships, support Ontario licensees with tailored solutions, and expand the distribution network for our supplier partners through LCBO, Vintages and Consignment channels. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication abilities, possess in-depth wine industry knowledge and exhibit a strong commitment to results-oriented sales strategies.

  • Foster and sustain relationships with both existing and prospective clients, including LCBO stores, restaurants, and retail partners.
  • Cultivate sales growth by leveraging established client relationships while proactively developing new connections within the licensee market for LCBO, Vintages and Consignment products
  • Identify and target prospective accounts, establishing, nurturing, and maintaining robust relationships with new customers.
  • Propose products and negotiate agreements to increase distribution to licensees in their territory within allocated budgets.
  • Participates in regular meetings to share information on the wine and spirits market, territory competition; and proposes sales strategies to increase product market share.
  • Provides customer support, notably by following up with customers and solving problems they may encounter.
  • Represent the company at market activities such as producer visits, industry dinners, supplier visits and tasting events.
  • Completes and delivers reports and administrative documents according to established procedures and deadlines
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to implement sales initiatives.

Requirements

  • University or college certificate in an appropriate discipline
  • Two (2) years experience in wine and spirits sales
  • Knowledge of wine and spirits, preferably with WSET Level 2 certification or higher
  • Knowledge of Ontario's wine market and industry trends
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office tools
  • Valid Ontario driver's license and full-time access to a vehicle (travel required)
  • Sales skills and ability to develop business partnerships
  • Results-oriented
  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relations
  • Well-groomed appearance and professional attitude
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Autonomy and good judgment
  • Ability to adapt under tight deadlines

Compensation

Uncapped Commission Structure on Consignment Sales

Expenses paid for car milage, samples and promotional activities

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to s.marentette@sylvestre.ca

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