Account Manager Southwestern Ontario: LCBO/Grocery/Convenience (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  The Vine Agency

  Kitchener-Waterloo and area, Ontario

The Vine Agency believes that estate-oriented and family-owned wineries provide the best source of characterful wines that deserve our attention. We also place a high value on trust with all our customers. 

To that end, we strive to deliver outstanding customer service, trustworthy recommendations and informed conversation. But ultimately, the portfolio speaks for itself – this is a collection of great wines, selected and supported by people who have taken the time to get to know the people behind the wines. Most of the winery owners we represent in Ontario are people we are proud to consider friends.

Job Summary – Account Manager Southwestern Ontario: LCBO/Grocery/Convenience

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager is an organized and driven sales professional. Working within their assigned geographical territory with a focus on Kitchener-Waterloo, London and Windsor corridor, the Account Manager maintains, and services established and newly acquired LCBO plus Grocery and Convenience accounts in an effort to build relationships and grow listings for The Vine Agency including McManis Family Vineyards and Cave Spring Vineyard.

Job Requirements/Essential Functions

• Perform regular store visits to increase distribution of our products and launch new listings

• Secure discretionary placements in stores, optimal shelf positioning and required inventory levels

• Follow up on the implementation of paid programs

• Conduct wine training and tasting sessions for LCBO employees

• Manage listings to ensure stock minimums are appropriate to support promotional calendar

• Report on in-store activations, wins/losses and challenges and achievements 

• Establish long-term relationships built on customer satisfaction 

• Participate in trade-related and promotional events as required

• Perform deliveries as necessary

• Ontario driver’s license and full time access to a vehicle

• Smart Serve Certification

• Ability to lift and carry 20kg

 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is an energetic self-starter who is passionate about sales, wine and customer service. They bring with them experience in account management in beverage alcohol or retail packaged goods. Using their excellent verbal and written communication skills they promote positive working relationships both inside and outside the organization. Drawing from their previous experience in sales and/or hospitality, they foster and develop exceptional relationships across all customer types while building sales and brand identity.

Compensation

Competitive Annual Salary

Health Benefits

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