Sakè Sales

Overview

Nippon Sake Imports is an importer of artisanal Japanese sake that was founded in 2018. We are expanding our business. We are currently searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented Sakè Sales & Account Coordinator covering Toronto Ontario. An Energic, bubbly personality is integral to this role.

This individual will be responsible for sales to key restauraunt accounts, working with suppliers, distributor managers and salespeople, conducting special events, and providing market information to the Head of sales. Must have a background and interest in either wine or sake sale.

**Responsibilities**:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
70% focus on account management and sales, local and regional, / 15% on educating and supporting customers of the Nippon Sakè regional sales teams, 10% focus on distributor interaction / 5% administrative
Maintain a key account list and develop personal relationships with key buyers/owners and managers
Work with key distributor personnel to sell brands to on
- and off-premise key accounts
Propose and conduct on-/off
- premise promotional events
Conduct sake tastings, sake dinners, and training/educational seminars for consumers and trade
Review monthly account performance
Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans
Manage own quota of depletions, placements and qualitative efforts

**Qualifications**:
Minimum three years’ experience selling fine wine or sake in both on
- and off-premise accounts
Must have proven track record in developing new business, managing existing accounts, and maintaining business relationships
Must have exceptional closing skills, strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
Passion and knowledge of fine Sake, mixology and gastronomy (WSET, SSI or other similar credentials a plus)
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong computer skills are a MUST (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)