Key Accounts Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Renaissance Wine Merchants (http://www.renwine.com)

  GVRD or Greater Victoria, British Columbia

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, Adega and Privato.  Renaissance’s import partnerships feature 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 chain retail and on-premise chain accounts.  This territory includes some of the leading retailers in BC including Everything Wine, Cascadia Group, Liquor Plus, Angry Otter, Cactus Club and many others.  This is a retail, grocery and on-premise focused sales position servicing major chain accounts in all channels.  This role is a blend of office and fieldwork that will vary throughout the year. 

Ideally, interested applicants will be based within the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or Greater Victoria area. 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 and distribution targets

• Analyze chain & store level opportunities by location to maximize sales strategy   

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

• Secure listings, display space and fridge placements in retail chains

• Manage programing in chain retail

•  Secure by-the-glass and by-the-bottle placements in chain on-premise  

• 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

• Accurately 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 teams

• Communicate quickly and effectively with internal teams 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 – variable compensation is paid quarterly and offers significant potential for those who positively impact our business 

• A comprehensive benefits package and RRSP matching program

• Car allowance & gas card

• Mobile phone and laptop

• A 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

How To Apply:

 

Please email an up-to-date resume and cover letter if you are interested in this position.

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