Contract Sales Representative

Contract On-Premise Sales Representative, Greater Ottawa Market

Ottawa, Kanata, Perth, Pembroke, Orleans, Stittsville

At Arterra Wines Canada, our mission is simple – to build wine brands people love.  We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same. 

We are currently seeking a professional Account Manager to join Arterra Wines Canadas On-Premise team on contract basis, for the Greater Ottawa Market.

This role is ideally suited to someone with recent On-Premise customer management experience and who has an established record of Sales performance.  Expectations of the role will be to help deliver the company's sales execution standards, brand building initiatives and business goals with a targeted group of accounts within the Ottawa region.

Job Description:

• Effectively service and manage a set of existing and new licensee accounts (Restaurants, Hotels, Event Centres, etc) and report business results to Regional Sales Manager

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with Wine Directors, Food & Beverage Managers, Owners and Sommeliers

• Grow market share and gain new points of distribution within the territory

• 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 portfolio by leveraging wine list features, events and staff training

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma

• Smart Serve Certification

• 3-5 years of experience in Sales account management, On-Premise & Hospitality experience an asset

• WSET 2

• 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 as will a working motor vehicle

• Must be able to lift wine cases weighing up to 45 pounds

• Ability to potentially work occasional evenings and weekends

• Strong team spirit!

• Currently living in the Ottawa or Gatineau region

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary

• Car Allowance

• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility  

• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $61,736.00 -79,894.00 the budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

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.