About the Role
Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) is the leading Sales Broker in the Canadian marketplace. As a Consignment Sales Manager, you will be responsible for selling world-class wine brands, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, and maximizing sales within your assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the on-premise.
- Effectively plan daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly to achieve targets for share, volume, distribution, and customer service.
- Manage assigned budget as required.
- Educate and 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 total beverage alcohol team members and 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.
- Work with supplier representatives and management in the field to promote sales.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of selling experience in the wine industry.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, listening, and written.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Negotiation and Influencing Skills.
- Sound knowledge of the sale and marketing of wine.
- Self-starter with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Proficient MS Office skills.
- Knowledge of Liquor Board Regulations, market trends, and competition.
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Planning
- Budget Management
- Training
- Sales Call Execution
- Product Sampling
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- Business Development
- Event Hosting
- MS Office Proficiency
Location
- Toronto (Dufferin Street) to London/Windsor/Niagara
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree required
- WSET or Sommelier Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $52,000 Base Salary
- Commission
- Monthly Car Allowance + Fuel Card
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Pension
About the Company
- Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) is the leading Sales Broker in the Canadian marketplace representing suppliers such as Diageo, Brown-Forman, Pump House and Lucas Bols.
- At BBC, we put a premium on building a strong team culture and measure success through the daily practice of our Breakthru values.
- We continue to evolve and grow our business using the most effective sales tools to give our people and brands the best opportunity to win in all channels.
Equal Opportunity
- Breakthru Beverage Canada is committed to providing equal opportunity and accessibility in its recruitment process.
- If you are selected for further consideration and require accommodation to participate in this recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition Representative.
