Lead Sales Associate

We are seeking a sales star to join our team

Are you a people person with a passion for sales? Do you love the idea of selling award-winning cider made by an organic orchard-based cidery? Then we’d love to hear from you

**The Job**

Our **Lead Sales Associate** position is ideally suited to someone eager to grow their career in beverage sales in the wine, cider or beer industry. The main focus is selling Sea Cider products to retail customers, conducting tastings for wholesale customer accounts and at off-site events, and selling our products at farmers markets. Comprehensive training is provided, including training in retail sales and merchandising, e-commerce, cider club sales, and of course, cider The total target compensation is **$25/hour, consisting of an hourly wage of $17 + share of pooled gratuities + 4% vacation + commission**. Days off are generally Sundays and Mondays.

**About Us**

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse grows certified organic cider apples and produces award-winning cider and sparkling juice near Victoria, BC. We strive to create exceptional cider experiences while supporting local food security, providing safe and fulfilling work for staff, and operating as a value-driven business. We have a sense of humour and a positive outlook; we are kind, conscientious and reliable; we enjoy collaborating and learning from one another; and we are tenacious in our efforts to produce award-winning cider and positive customer experiences. We offer competitive pay, extra perks, a flexible schedule and more.

**About You**

You are relatively new to sales and are looking for your next career step to grow as a beverage sales professional. In addition you have:

- Education: Post secondary degree and/or certificates preferred; current Serving It Right certificate required.
- Vocational experience: at least one year of sales experience with success in meeting revenue targets, and an eagerness to develop ecommerce skills.
- Industry experience: experience in BC’s beverage industry preferred.
- Beverage knowledge: A keen desire to develop cider knowledge and become familiar with liquor regulations
- Marketing: experience creating social media posts and content an asset.
- People Management skills: no experience necessary, but a keen interest in acquiring skills in team collaboration.
- Stakeholder relationships: Demonstrated success in creating win/win relationships.
- Communication skills, both written and oral: excellent.
- Computer skills: competent with word processing, CRM and spreadsheet tools such as Google Sheets, and a willingness to learn new computer skills.
- Personal aptitude: always professional, highly organized, and driven. Curiosity, great listening skills and an openness to feedback.
- COVID: Up to date COVID vaccination required.
- Work week flexibility: Able to work Tuesday through Saturday.
- The physical strength to safely and manually lift cases of cider (up to 20 kg) multiple times per day, set up tables and tents for tasting events, walk several hundred metres pushing dollies of supplies and equipment, work on your feet for ours at a time and work indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather
- Travel: A valid Class 5 driver’s license and a registered and insured, road worthy vehicle. Able to travel an average of three days a week to wholesale accounts, farmers markets and festivals in Greater Victoria and Up Island.
- A desire to work for a farm-based, family owned business that is seeking to continually improve.

**Compensation**: A total target compensation of up to $25/hour, consisting of an hourly wage of $17 + share of pooled gratuities + 4% vacation + commission

**Schedule**: This is a full-time, year round permanent position with a general work week that is Tuesday through Saturday. Work hours are generally 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Thursday, and noon to 8pm Fridays and Saturdays.

**Benefits**:

- Advancement opportunities
- Comfortable dress code
- Company events
- Discounted or free food and beverages
- Extended health care covering dental care, prescriptions, disability insurance, life insurance, travel insurance and other medical services (after three months of employment)
- Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
- No early mornings
- No late nights
- On farm staffing housing (optional)
- Paid time off for sickness, bereavement or extreme weather events
- Paid vacation time
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement**:

- RRSP matching**:

- Staff discount
- Technology allowance (cellphone)
- Training in sales, social media, brand representation and cider
- Travel
- Work life balance

**After one year of full time employment

**COVID-19 policies**: All recommended COVID-19 safety protocols are in place and all employees must keep their vaccinations up to date.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement: