BC Account Manager

BC Account Manager (Full Time)

Dream Wines is a wine import agency proud to represent some of the most celebrated and sought-after wineries in the world across the Western Canadian market, as well as an extensive portfolio of core products with rapidly growing distribution. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, growing team and play a key role in bringing exceptional wines to BC’s restaurants, retailers, and collectors. This position will be based out of Vancouver and Lower Mainland including the North Shore (West & North Vancouver).

As a BC Account Manager, you will drive the continued growth of our business across BC’s retail and on-premise channels, building lasting relationships with the people and businesses who bring our portfolio to life. We’re looking for a proven, target-driven salesperson who is as respected by their clients as they are trusted by their team – someone who understands not just how to sell, but why it matters to the business. Joining Dream Wines means becoming part of a tight-knit, entrepreneurial team where your voice genuinely shapes company decisions, and where you’ll be given the independence and support to make this role your own.

Summary of Key Sales Responsibilities

• · Understand sales goals and always work to exceed sales targets.
• · Develop and forge strong customer relationships.
• · Maintain an excellent knowledge of our portfolio and build the excitement and passion within their assigned accounts.
• · Identify, understand and cater to your customer’s wants and needs.
• · Spend majority of the time growing business within existing accounts.
• · Proactively invest time every week to prospect and cold call new accounts to grow business.
• · Develop a network of industry professionals and private buyers to expand sales channels.
• · Execute weekly and monthly sales plans as developed and directed.
• · Effectively plan travel to touch as many accounts as possible on every trip.
• · Adhere to company procedures and policies.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, and Requisites

• · 2+ years sales experience in the wine industry.
• · Proactive self-starter who can manage workload independently and prioritize effectively.
• · Posses a passion for wine and knowledge of the BC wine industry.
• · Engaging communicator who can capture people’s attention when presenting.
• · Proven problem solver and ability to think on your feet.
• · Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• · Proven team-player and collaborator.
• · Proficiency in MS Office Application (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• · Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as required.
• · Valid BC Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• · Current ProServe Certification.
• · Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• · Cell phone (allowance provided).
• · Laptop/Computer
• · Personal Vehicle

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate to experience and qualification.