Area Sales Representative based in Toronto
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE
TORONTO - GTA,
Ontario
The Group Les Grands Chais de France (GCF), first French wine exporter, present in the majority of the French wine producing regions as well as wines of the world. The Group realizes more than 80 % of its turnover in the export. In view of its international successes, GCF is expanding its sales operations into CANADA through HEKTARS Agence Inc. To strengthen its sales team, HEKTARS is recruiting an Area Sales Representative based in Toronto.
Your mission will be to develop our sales & brand image through LCBO retail stores.
• Represent our Wine and Spirits portfolio: Brands & Single Estates from all over France, as well Europe and New World.
• Work the market ON & OFF premise (80% OFF premise)
• Promote and demonstrate fine wines and spirits knowledge within a set geographic region to increase sales.
• Follow up the implementation of Programs (Sales Goals, pricing, Incentives, PR, Budget).
• Promote the portfolio through events: In-store tastings, wine dinners, staff training etc.
• Participate in the achievement of sales objectives in the market.
• Track and report depletions and placements monthly by using business analytics.
• Report daily to Sales Director.
• Organize and plan your workload and travels.
Qualifications & Experience
Require a BA degree and/or a relevant selling experience within the wines and spirits business on the Canadian market.
• 3 years of industry related sales experience within the distribution or supplier community
• Good wine knowledge
• Has a knowledge of the French culture. Ideally has travelled to France on multiple occasions.
• Good knowledge of the LCBO and relationship with key contacts
• Proven expertise in interpersonal and relationship building skills is required
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy and independence
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of registration and insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Comfortable with IT tools and Office Pack, the candidate masters particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• French is not required but a definite advantage.
• Must have flexible work schedules.
• May require frequent lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45 lbs.
Also open to self-employed, free-lance candidates
Please send your application and resume to us,
We look forward to meeting you