Sales Account Manager - Fine Wine

Bibendum Wine Co. is one of Australia's most respected independent wine and spirit importers and distributors. We are fortunate to represent many of the world's great wine growers and craft distillers, and to work closely with Australia’s finest restaurants, wine bars and retailers.

We are looking for a highly motivated and effective wine sales professional to join our established team, based in Melbourne. The role represents over 120 Australian and imported producers and has accountability for sales, service and promotional activities.

In addition to working with one of Australia's most dynamic and diverse wine organisations, the role offers:

• An attractive base salary commensurate with experience.
• A success-based commission structure.
• A handy product allowance and special pricing across the portfolio.
• Privileged access to benchmark producers and wine education.
• A vehicle allowance.

Key attributes and experience required:

• A driven, hardworking sales professional with proven capacity to achieve commercial goals and an established network in Melbourne and surrounds
• Advanced communication, administration, selling and service skills.
• A deep passion for, and knowledge of, quality wine with a thirst for knowledge that transcends the superficial.
• The ability to work autonomously and strategise to achieve goals.
• A finger on the pulse of the Melbourne wine and restaurant scene.
• Well-honed negotiation and presentation skills.
• A strategic self-motivator with a genuine desire to make a mark as part of an influential wine business.
• A current drivers licence and access to a suitable car for work.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position. A demonstrable knowledge of the Bibendum portfolio will be an advantage.

If you think you have what it takes and would relish the chance to work with one of Australia's most exciting wine organisations, we would love to hear from you.

www.bibendum.com.au