Account Manager, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Oyster Bay Wines; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global super-premium wine company is seeking an Account Manager based in British Columbia. The role involves managing sales and distribution across various channels while fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and at least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the beverage industry. The company offers a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Vehicle and Maintenance Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a sales environment.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and distribution in grocery and retail channels.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships for account growth.
• Influence and educate customers on product features.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Job description

We’re seeking a talented Account Manager to join our team in British Columbia. Based on Vancouver Island, the territory services Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast regions. Reporting to the Division Sales Manager and working with a highly driven team, you’ll drive business growth of our Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate brands and manage a portfolio of accounts in your territory. The base salary range is $, to $, per annum.

What you’ll be doing

1. Reporting to the Division Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing sales and distribution in grocery, retail, and on-premise channels.
2. Developing and maintaining quality customer relationships, facilitating sustainable account growth.
3. Adopting a ‘business owner’ mindset for the territory, seeking to uncover sales opportunities and maximize potential from all channels.
4. Working towards incentivized sales targets and executing promotional plans.
5. Influencing and educating customers on key features and benefits across all sales channels.
6. Attracting and retaining customers within your territory.
7. Living the Delegat Values of Aim High, Mastery, and Winning Together.

What you’ll Bring

1. A tertiary qualification.
2. At least 2 years of experience within a sales environment, preferably in the alcohol, beverage, hospitality, packaged goods, or consumer goods industry.
3. Ability to influence effective outcomes through sound reasoning and negotiation skills.
4. Strong analytical and financial skills.
5. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
6. Energetic, engaging, and self-motivated to achieve goals.
7. Enthusiasm for learning to stay on top of market trends and new opportunities (e.g., new on-premise establishments).
8. Strong time management and planning abilities.
9. Ability to build strong rapport through in-person interactions.
10. Thrives in dynamic, interactive environments.

What we Offer

1. Paid parental/partners leave and long service benefits.
2. Part of a highly engaged, collaborative team in a supportive atmosphere.
3. Comprehensive onboarding plan to ensure your success.
4. Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth.
5. RRSP, world-class training, and professional development. Competitive base salary and performance-linked annual incentives.
6. Vehicle and maintenance allowance, and health insurance.

Who we are

At Delegat, we’re building a leading global super-premium wine company, producing the world’s most sought-after super-premium wines under brands like Oyster Bay, Delegat, and Barossa Valley Estate. Established in 19XX (note: please update the year), and majority owned by the Delegat family, we are founding members of Sustainable Winegrowing NZ. With dedicated teams in six countries, and investments in state-of-the-art wineries and world-class vineyards in New Zealand and Australia, we believe our great wine people make our success possible. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. If you align with our values but don't meet all criteria, we still encourage you to apply.