GVRD Territory Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Established in 1983, Renaissance Wine Merchants is a family-owned importer, distributor and marketer of wines and spirits from the finest regions in the world. Renaissance is a team of seasoned professionals managing importation, logistics, marketing and sales in both retail and on-premise channels. Domestic partners include Okanagan Crush Pad, Fort Berens, Therapy and Adega. Renaissance’s import partnerships include an impressive array of exciting international wines and spirits. Please visit www.renwine.com to learn more. 

We are seeking a passionate and driven sales professional to represent and develop our portfolio and business interests in Greater Vancouver.  This territory includes some of the leading retailers in BC.  This is a retail and on-premise blended sales role with a heavy focus on retail in the key accounts.  

This role involves driving on a regular basis. Some evening and weekend work is required from time to time. All applicants must possess a valid BC driver's license and passport. The ability and willingness to carry 40lbs (a typical case of wine or spirits) is required to hold this position. 

We invite you to apply for this position if you meet the following requirements and agree to accept the responsibilities as described below.

 Your Responsibilities:

• Consistently meet and exceed sales, distribution and display targets

• Provide timely and professional service to both retail and on-premise customers

• Secure shelf and fridge placements in private retail locations

• Secure drink features, by-the-glass and by-the-bottle placements in key on-premise locations 

• Work collaboratively with BC Liquor Stores (Government owned Retail) staff and management to ensure strong product knowledge of all Renaissance listed products

• Provide our customers with effective post placement sales support through product activation, education and other activities as needed

• Plan and prepare each week to avoid wasted time and reduce inefficient travel

• Carefully record and track all sales activities in our CRM platform

• Host and entertain our winery partners and suppliers with the utmost enthusiasm and professionalism

• Actively participate in sales meetings, company gatherings, tastings and events

• Work collaboratively with our marketing, accounting and logistics team members

• Communicate quickly and effectively internally and with our customers

Your attributes and experience to ensure success in the position:

• A strong sense of urgency during your workday 

• A willingness and desire to solve problems and multitask

• Possess excellent communication and time management skills

• Computer literacy and comfort with modern office software

• An interest in wine and spirits of all kinds

• WSET or similar training is a major asset

What Renaissance offers you:

• Compensation package that contains both a fixed (base salary) and variable (bonus) component 

• Comprehensive benefits package and RRSP matching program

• Car allowance & gas card

• Mobile phone and laptop

• Positive and supportive working environment

• The opportunity to work with and enjoy some of the finest wine and spirits on the planet on a daily basis