Wine Sales Agent - Interior BC
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Vagabond Merchants
Okanagan,
British Columbia
Based in the beautiful Okanagan Valley and with a thirst for curating a high quality, local, independent portfolio of like-minded producers, we are in search of the perfect sales representative to join our tiny team and help us grow.
We are passionate about what we do and who we work with. We strive for the highest level of customer service and support in our markets. We are supportive, knowledgeable and don't take ourselves too seriously. We love our jobs and want you to do as well!
This position is Okanagan based, and the shape of the territory should be discusses based on previous roles and experience.
Responsibilities of this role include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with private liquor stores and restaurants in the Interior and beyond
- Maintain a deep knowledge for each producer in the portfolio and an ability to passionately articulate the key points on each wine, beer, cider and spirit in the portfolio
- Maintain close communication with customer base and other members of the team and be hungry to grow the business and your knowledge
- Plan and execute tastings and providing a professional and passionate representation of the presented partners
- Contributions to social media presence and other marketing activities
- Attend festivals, trade shows, product launches as required
Additional Requirements:
- Access to a reliable car and a valid driving licence with a clean record
- A strong understanding of wine and the industry - WSET or CMS certifications considered an asset
- Microsoft office, content management software and Canva skills a must.
- Ability to occasionally work weekends, holidays when the event schedule requires
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written english
- Ability to regularly lift/move 40 pounds
- Self starter, organized and passionate about what you do every day!
This is a full time opportunity for a contractor, and we are looking forward to meeting soon!
Commission based sales + compensation for travel, sample and event expenses.
