Sales Rep- Wine & Spirits
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Touchstone Brands is seeking a full-time sales representatives in the BC Interior. The ideal candidate needs to be a self starter, have excellent organizational skills and be driven to win. If this describes you and you have experience and desire to work in both the retail and on-premise channels, then please send us your resume and cover letter.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Effectively implement the territory sales plan and corresponding sales strategies
-Executing monthly promotional activities and brand building strategies such as product features, by-the-glass &
by-the-bottle placements, secondary displays, shelf placement, chilled availability
-Effectively petition new and existing customers to promote our brands on their shelves – strong oral and written
communication skills are essential
-Maintain and develop productive business relationships with all key decision-makers
-Ability to influence accounts with strong negotiation skills – strong understand of sales margins & other financial
metrics are important
-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
-Activity reporting using company tracking systems
-Establish and maintain a sales call cycle of 40 calls per week
-Pour at various trade and public tastings and events
-Operate within an approved expense budget
-Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings and weekends (as required) including overnight trips from
time to time
-Ability to manage tasks and to exercise independent judgment without supervision
-Excellent organization skills, accurate and detailed oriented
Qualifications & Experience
-3-5 years’ experience as a sales rep in beverage alcohol
-Experience in both retail and on premise is an asset
-WSET or ISG Certification will be considered an asset
-Competency with Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/ Outlook
-Valid Driver’s license in good standing
-Ability to lift up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Benefits & Bonus Program