Manager, Grower Relations

2 weeks ago

Niagara Falls, Canada Arterra Wines Canada Full time

Job Description:
At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.

Reporting to the Director, Viticulture the Manager, Grower Relations will liaise with the Arterra grower portfolio, acting as a point of contact between the winery and the growers. Maintain strong relationships between the winegrowers and the winemakers. Match the grape supply to volume and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Work with winemaking and growers to allocate premium, sparkling, and icewine blocks. Ensure the quality and tier of fruit in the vineyards matches company requirements through vineyard visits. Work with Grower Relations Specialist to manage grower information.
- Work with internal partners and growers to ensure long-term grape requirements will be met. Source required grapes, oversee existing contracts, and create new contracts with growers to secure required grapes. Release grapes that are no longer desired by the winery and work with growers to replace plantings, where possible.
- Support Winemaking teams in all harvest activities. Attend daily planning meetings and coordinate daily deliveries. Coordinate all grape sampling activities throughout harvest. Complete weekly and seasonal harvest summaries. Process, audit, and approve all grower payments, including regular grape purchases, and bonuses for sparkling and premium grapes.
- Collaborate with other departments to find opportunities that may arise through the collection and exchange of data business intelligence and marketing intelligence. Including knowledge of world grape and wine pricing and knowledge of the local vine industry.

**Qualifications**:
Education
- College Diploma, Bachelor of Science, or relevant work experience
- Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Oenology, Plant Physiology, Agriculture, or related field, or Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology

Experience
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience using JDE

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- First Aid

Supervision
- Direct: 1

Titles of Direct Reports
- Grower Relations Specialist

Working Conditions
- Must be able to work extended hours during harvest season. Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold weather.

What we offer:

- Competitive salary and bonus
- Benefits and Pension Plan
- Product Allowances & Safe Ride Home Program
- An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs
- An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

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