Wine Sales Representative
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Edmonton,
Alberta
Join our team!
Vino Al vino, is seeking full-time sales representatives in the greater Calgary and Edmonton areas.
About Us
Vino Al Vino is a boutique wine agency specializing in natural biodynamic and organic wines made in limited quantities by artisans that are considered some of the best in the world. Majority of the products in our portfolio are hand sell products.
At Vino Al Vino, we have a smart ambitious team dedicated to helping our customers grow and succeed. We are not everyone’s ideal workplace. We thrive on change and leverage our team’s diverse perspectives in everything we do.
We continuously drive innovation in everything we do with the goal to drive value for our customers. In short, if our customers succeed, we succeed. We provide the tools necessary to thrive in our environment with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship and the chance to be at the forefront of the wine industry.
What We Are Looking For?
We are looking for individuals that are intrinsically motivated, self-starters, have excellent organizational skills, are obsessively customer focused, thrive on change and have desire to win. We are not looking for an employee. We are looking for someone that can help us scale up our business and has the potential to become a partner in our company.
If you thrive in a structured environment, then this role is not for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a sales plan and corresponding sale strategy with assistance from the General Manager;
- Record and manage daily activities through HubSpot Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system ensuring accurate records;
- Maintain accurate and current account data base through CRM;
- Submit weekly planning, and daily mapping of achievements;
- Obsessively focus on understanding our customer needs, what works, what doesn’t, timing of changes and how to drive value and help them grow their business;
- Drive value for our customers and help build out our brand through collaborations, store pours, product features, special events, etc.;
- Develop and foster productive business relationships with all assigned accounts and key decision-makers;
- Establish and maintain a sales call cycle of 40 calls per week;
- Activity report on progress and traction with assigned accounts;
- Pour at various trade and public tastings and events;
- Operate within an approved expense budget; and
- Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings and weekends (as required) including overnight trips from time to time.
Critical Competencies:
- Ability to influence accounts with strong business acumen and sales skills;
- Professional presentation building for proposals with strategic Key Account partners;
- Ability to present in front of multiple individuals in a professional manner, with a strong level of confidence;
- Ability to manage tasks and to exercise independent judgment without supervision; and
- Excellent organization skills, accurate and detailed oriented.
Qualifications & Experience
- A persuasive and energetic personality;
- Goal-oriented and results-driven personality;
- Capable of advanced organization and planning skills and have the ability to respect tight schedules;
- 3-5 years’ experience as a wine sales rep;
- Experience in both retail and on premise is an asset;
- WSET or ISG Certification will be considered an asset;
- Superior active listening and strong oral and written communication skills are essential;
- Competency with Google Docs and a CRM system;
- Valid Driver’s license in good standing; and
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Worst Part of The Job
A high paced and high growth environment. We are relying on our early team to define, build and establish the processes we need to scale rapidly.
If this describes you, and you feel you are ready to take the next step to build a career with the intent to become a partner in our organization, please send us a detailed cover letter and resume which clearly demonstrates why this is the role for you!
This position comes with a base salary, commission and annual bonus commensurate with experience and results achieved. Business related expenses are also covered.
How To Apply
Andrew Stewart
403.604.0408
[email protected]
