Outside Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Two Sisters Vineyards (http://www.twosistersvineyards.com/)

  Niagara and GTA, Ontario

Two Sisters Vineyards takes great pride in creating a workplace that is both positive and rewarding for our staff and delivering the highest quality wine and experiences to our customers.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Wine sales representative to join our outside sales team for a Full-time role. The ideal candidate exhibits a sincere passion for wine and finds great reward in challenging themselves as well as working as part of a dynamic team!

This candidate will be responsible for Ontario provincial-wide sales with a particular focus on the GTA.

Essential Functions:

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with new and existing on-premise (restaurants, hotels and similar venues) customer accounts throughout the specified territory.

- Develop and maintain Direct to Consumer relationships (private and corporate clients) within specified territory.

- Conduct sales training and presentations for on-premise customer accounts staff, including detailed education of the winery brand, history and wine portfolio.

- Execute tradeshows and events as needed in support of outside sales programs (on premise and Direct to Consumer).

- Complete administrative responsibilities such as sales reporting, ordering and inventory tracking to support outside sales program.

- Keep abreast of competitive trends and report appropriate developments.

- Attend and participate in winery events, training and meetings when required.

- Deliver and exceed on annual budget for assigned territory in terms of revenue and distribution.

- Represent premium wine brand with pride and act as a local ambassador for our suppliers.

- Collaborate with internal departments such as Customer Marketing, Handling and Shipping, Human Resources etc to ensure cooperative and positive business development and growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Completed Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, or industry related subject from a recognized institution

- WSET Level 2 or 3 completed or enrolled in course

- 3+ years’ experience in sales, hospitality or wine related industry preferred

Skills required:

- Valid driver license, clean driving record with access to vehicle.

- Required to lift wine cases up to 40lbs

- Must be at least 19 years old

- Smart Serve Certification

- Available to travel and work flexible hours and schedules including weekends and holidays

- Strong written and oral communication including influencing, negotiation and presentation skills

- Working knowledge of windows application including Word, Outlook and Excel

- A high level of organizational ability should be demonstrable

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Niagara, ON L0S1J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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