Job Description
Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) is the leading Sales Broker in the Canadian marketplace representing suppliers such as Piper Heidsek, Biondi-Sani, Scarpetta Wines, Henschke, and Carpano.
As a Wine Commission Sales Representative-Contract (Consignment) you will cultivate and grow Wine account relationships (Downtown Toronto), maximizing the sales of supplier brands through effective planning, selling execution, and communication resulting in the achievement of company and supplier objectives. This role will also include a car allowance.
Department: Apex Portfolio
Reports To: Consignment Sales & Customer Experience Manager, Ontario
Wine Commission Sales Representative-Contract (Consignment) Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the on-premise: F&B Directors and Managers, Business Owners and Sommeliers- to drive ongoing business performance.
- Effectively plan on a daily, weekly, or monthly/quarterly basis, to achieve targets for share, volume, distribution and customer service levels.
- Manage assigned budget as required.
- Educate / train on-premises teams to maximize knowledge, drive distribution, improve visibility and increase sales
- Execute sales calls using the company’s Structured Call methodology.
- Conduct product sampling
- Collaborate with our total beverage alcohol team members/stakeholders to align and capitalize on sales growth opportunities
- Report on competitive activities within the territory and offer constructive suggestions
- Prospect new business within your dedicated territory
- Host a range of events and experiences for customers including on-premise, corporate and consumer
- Work with supplier representatives and members of management in the field to promote sales
- Other duties as assigned
Wine Commission Sales Representative-Contract (Consignment) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 or more years’ selling experience in wine industry.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, listening and written
- Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skill
- Excellent Negotiation and Influencing Skills
- Sound knowledge of the sale and marketing of wine
- WSET or Sommelier Certification
- Self-starter with attention to details
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
- Proficient MS Office skills
- Knowledge of Liquor Board Regulations, market trends and competition
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $85,000.00-$107,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Flexible Language Requirement:
Shift:
Experience:
- wine sales: 3 years (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: On the road
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