At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments
that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not
just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives
when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on
our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the
consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do
the same.
Arterra Wines Canada's fine wine selling team, Principle Fine Wines, is
looking for the best fine wine sales professionals in the industry.We are
seeking a dynamic prestige account manager with an established record of
performance with luxury wine brands in the Fine Diningestablishments,
along with private clubs/clients and a select group of high net-worth
clients. They will deliver the company's sales execution standards, brand
building initiatives and business goals with a targeted group of luxury
accounts.
This role is ideally suited to someone with recent On premise experience
in theToronto market as a supplier/importer account manager or
distributor fine wine manager looking for the next step up working for our
elite team.
What you will be doing:
- Effectively manage a set of prestige accounts as defined by the
National Sales Manager
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with
individual top tier restaurants and buyers/wine directors and sommeliers.
- Develop relationships to target and penetrate into private Clubs to
conduct Taste & Buy events
- Leverage existing relationships to target high networth individuals
to sell directly through Events and principle Fine Wines e-comm site.
- Develop new customer opportunities by using extensive selling and
customer relationship skills, strong product knowledge and account
management principles.
- Management of customer goals, ensuring both volume and net profit
goals are achieved or exceeded
- Ensure best-in-class consumer experiences at point of sale that
bring to life the uniqueness of our luxury fine wine brands by leveraging
wine list features, events and staff training
- Effectively present & promote brands through trade and consumer
events, wine dinners, winemaker visits and tastings
- Manage allocations by account to ensure best use of scarce wines
for optimum benefit to profit and brand equity
- Report monthly business results to National Sales Manager and
proactively react to customer shortfalls/opportunities
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or
required
What you bring;
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 years of experience in fine wine account management
- WSET 3 (or equivalent Sommelier designation)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined
- Proof of valid Driver’s License will be required
- Must be able to lift wine cases weighing up to 45 pounds
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Benefits and Pension Plan
- Product Allowances & Safe Ride Home Program
- An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs
- An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
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We are committed to establishing a qualified
workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage
applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to
preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities,
and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or
accommodation needs.