At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow wholesale customer relationships while promoting Cofield Wines.
- Company: Cofield Wines, a family-owned boutique winery in Rutherglen.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a chance to work in the wine industry.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in exciting winery events.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of wine.
- Qualifications: Sales or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and a love for wine.
The predicted salary is between 2025 - 2475 $ per month.
PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME CONSIDERED (minimum 25 hours per week)
About us
Cofield Wines is a family-owned boutique winery in the heart of the Rutherglen wine region.
Situated in North East Victoria on the Murray River, our winery is only a few minutes from the centre of Rutherglen, Wahgunyah and Corowa.
We are also only a 45 minute drive from Albury/Wodonga or Wangaratta, and 3 hours from Melbourne, resulting in our winery being a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
- Key Attributes & Individual Qualities
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong follow-through
- Confident, clear and professional communicator (in person, phone and digital)
- Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Positive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support broader winery operations
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in sales, hospitality, wine, or FMCG
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Passion for wine and the wine industry, with a desire to continually learn
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Current Victorian RSA (or willingness to obtain)
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Sales & Relationship Management
- Manage and grow an existing wholesale customer base across North East Victoria
- Identify and develop new wholesale opportunities aligned with the brand
- Present, sell and range Cofield Wines with trade customers
- Conduct regular in-venue visits, tastings and follow-ups
- Communicate product releases, vintage updates, allocations and pricing changes
- Digital Communication & Technology Use
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, notes and visit history using CRM or sales software
- Use digital tools to plan call cycles, manage leads and track opportunities
- Communicate with customers via email, phone and messaging platforms in a timely and professional manner
- Brand Development & Market Presence
- Act as a brand ambassador for Cofield Wines at all times
- Identify opportunities for wine lists, by-the-glass placements, features and promotions
- Support customer activations, staff training and tastings where appropriate
- Provide market feedback on competitor activity, pricing and trends
- Administration & Internal Support
- Liaise with winery, logistics and administration teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment
- Assist with winery events, trade visits or vintage activities as required
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement across sales, systems and customer experience
- Performance Measures
- Achievement of agreed sales targets and growth objectives
- Quality and consistency of customer relationships
- Accuracy and timeliness of CRM updates and reporting
- Professional representation of the Cofield Wines brand
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Wholesale Sales Representative in Wahgunyah employer: Cofield Wines
Cofield Wines offers a dynamic work environment where employees can engage with customers through tastings and field visits, fostering strong relationships in the wine industry. The company values proactive and self-motivated individuals, providing opportunities for professional growth in sales and hospitality. With a focus on teamwork and a positive attitude, Cofield Wines promotes a supportive culture that encourages employees to contribute to broader winery operations.
