Territory Sales Representative - GTA (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Chateau des Charmes Wines (http://www.chateaudescharmes.com)

  Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

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The greater Toronto area is the largest market for VQA wines in Canada and that market is growing. In fact, Toronto is one of the largest wine markets in North America. Château des Charmes makes only VQA wines and we are known for the consistent high quality we deliver vintage after vintage, and always at a fair price.

JOB SUMMARY: Your job will be to increase the market for Château des Charmes wines in the greater Toronto area with occasional travel to Ottawa. We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated and persistent individual for full-time outside sales. Your enthusiasm for wine and food will make you a sought-after resource for your customers. You will be calling on up-scale and casual restaurants, hotels, LCBO and grocery stores.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and grow volume and distribution by building upon existing and developing new long-term relationships with key local LCBO/grocery employees and licensees
  • Use superior analytical skills to identify and qualify new licensee sales targets
  • Lead product knowledge/training seminars for key customers
  • Represent our winery at industry or customer events
  • Maintain an accurate account database
  • Submit weekly activity and planning reports
  • Manage expenses within company guidelines

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Genuine enthusiasm for food and wine
  • Post-secondary education required
  • Demonstrated success in outside sales territory, preferably in the wine or food & beverage industry
  • Keen understanding of the hospitality industry
  • Knowledge of Liquor Board regulations, market trends and competition
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Territory travel, occasional evening events, ability to lift up to 15 kilos
  • A reliable car and a valid driver’s license
  • Smart Serve certified

 

Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Canadian wine industry visionary Paul Bosc. Our family owned and operated winery continues to innovate with pioneering viticultural research. All our wines are crafted from grapes grown in our own vineyards using sustainable methods. Innovation extends to all aspects of winery operations including using social media as an integral part of our marketing program.

The Château des Charmes family is a great group of people who are dedicated to helping us grow our award-winning winery and create exceptional experiences whenever and wherever someone encounters our wines.

Send a cover letter detailing applicable experience and desires/goals along with your resume to our Senior Brand Manager, Adrian Abdool. Only candidates who will be invited for interviews will be contacted.

Compensation will be based on experience and ability to make an immediate impact and contribution to sales. The package will be comprised of salary, commission, automotive and general expenses.

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