Sales Representative

Charton Hobbs Group; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Reimbursement of business expenses

Group benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Charton Hobbs Group is seeking a Sales Representative – Retail in the Greater Montreal area to drive sales and brand presence across SAQ locations. You will develop the territory, build strong relationships with store teams and execute promotions to grow the portfolio.

The role is field-based with occasional travel, requiring strong communication, organization and negotiation skills, plus French fluency. A valid driver’s license is required.

Formación

• Relevant sales experience in wine/spirits or retail.
• Interest in field sales and relationship building to deliver results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities independently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Grow sales, distribution and brand visibility for Charton Hobbs across SAQ locations in your territory.
• Maintain regular coverage of retail locations and build positive relationships with in-store teams.
• Present new products, highlight priority brands and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure effective execution of promotions and brand initiatives in stores.
• Plan territory visits and activities to achieve sales targets.
• Participate in tastings, promotions and industry events.
• Maintain records of results and opportunities in management tools.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support portfolio growth.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication

Negotiation

French fluency

Organization

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Educación

Wine education (WSET or equivalent)

Herramientas

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Sales Representative – Retail

Location: Greater Montreal, Quebec

Bring Exceptional Brands to Life!

Charton Hobbs is a leading distributor of wines and spirits in Canada. We develop and represent a portfolio of brands recognized for their quality and heritage, working in collaboration with internationally renowned suppliers and key players across the industry.

We are looking for a Sales Representative – Retail to grow the presence and performance of our brand portfolio across Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) retail locations throughout Greater Montreal.

In this primarily field-based role, you will develop your territory, build strong relationships with store teams and contribute to brand growth through effective commercial execution and a results-driven approach.

What You'll Do

• Grow sales, distribution and brand visibility for the Charton Hobbs portfolio across SAQ locations within your territory.
• Maintain regular coverage of retail locations and build positive relationships with in-store teams.
• Present new products, highlight priority brands and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure the effective execution of commercial programs, promotions and brand initiatives in stores.
• Plan territory visits and activities to achieve sales and distribution targets.
• Participate in tastings, promotional activities and industry events.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of results, activities and business opportunities in the relevant management tools.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supplier partners to support portfolio growth.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant sales experience, ideally in the wine and spirits industry, consumer goods or retail.
• A genuine interest in field sales, relationship building and turning business opportunities into results.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort using technology, CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the Quebec wine and spirits market; familiarity with the SAQ environment is an asset.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written. Knowledge of English is an asset.
• Wine education, such as WSET or an equivalent qualification, is considered an asset.

Position Requirements

• Must reside in the Greater Montreal Area.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Availability for frequent travel within the assigned territory, including occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Ability to lift and move product cases weighing approximately 20 kg when required.

What We Offer

• A competitive base salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, subject to applicable program terms.
• A car allowance and reimbursement of business expenses in accordance with company policies.
• Group benefits and other employee benefits, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• The opportunity to represent a distinctive portfolio of brands and contribute directly to their growth in the Quebec market.

Charton Hobbs is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.