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ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER | Lake Breeze Vineyards Tasting Room
ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER
JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
o Experience with QuickBooks Online
o Full-cycle accounting experience
o Work experience with a winery or restaurant preferred
o CPA courses are an asset
o Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly
o Strong communication skills
o Pleasant and respectful disposition
o Passion for wine is preferred!
Lake Breeze Vineyards is a well-established (we just celebrated our 25th vintage) and family-owned winery in Naramata, BC. Join our wine-loving, passionate, and perhaps quirky, Lake Breeze family and enjoy working at the most beautiful winery in Canada.
HOW TO APPLY
o Barbara MacIntyre
o Owner, Lake Breeze Vineyards
o barbaramacintyre@shaw.ca
COMPENSATION
$25-30 per hour
JOB POSTING EXPERATION DATE:
o February 29th
WINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND BRAND AMBASSADOR | CITY SIDE WINERY
WINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND BRAND AMBASSADOR
Territories we are hiring for:
1. White Rock, Surrey, City of Langley, Township of Langley
2. Maple Ridge, Ridge Meadow, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
3. Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack
4. Delta, Richmond,
5. Burnaby, New Westminster
6. Nort Vancouver, West Vancouver
7. Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2013 by a seasoned winemaker from a family deeply-rooted in culture and history, City Side Winery is the culmination of years of global expertise in winemaking, viticulture and hospitality. We travelled and harvested many vintages in pursuit of excellence. Research and innovation, an uncompromising view to quality and offering best-in-category wines to our clients are at the forefront of our values.
As we look towards the future, we aim to increase our brands’ visibility. To help us achieve this, we’re seeking dynamic and forward-thinking Wine Sales Representatives to join our team and work within this rapidly growing and exciting industry.
You will be responsible for creating a lasting impression among our customers, and improving product sales and market share. The ideal candidate will have a total commitment to establishing the reputation of our Wine brands as a market leader, in terms of quality in the Canadian wine industry.
WHO YOU ARE
1. MUST have connections/established relationships in hospitality or wine industry
2. MUST HAVE Serve-It-Right certificate, WSET an asset
3. A strong understanding of wine and the industry
4. Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.
5. Ability to regularly lift/move up to 40 pounds
6. Self-motivated attitude, with a mindset to take feedback and grow in the position and contribute to the success of the company long term.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Building and maintaining relationships with private liquor stores and restaurants in the greater Vancouver area.
2. Maintaining a deep knowledge for each client in the portfolio and an ability to passionately articulate the key points on each wine in the portfolio.
3. Maintain close communication with the portfolio manager and other sales personnel to effectively divide labour and discuss market trends.
4. Planning and executing tastings and providing a professional and passionate representation of the presented wines
5. Contributing to social media presence and other marketing activities
6. Attending meetings, festivals, trade shows and other industry events as required
TERMS
Flexible Start Date
Above Average Commission
Consistent Support to Grow in the Position
COMPENSATION
100% Commission Based
HOW TO APPLY
Email your resume and expression of interest to INFO@CITYSIDEWINERY.COM
Indicate your terms and territory or territories you are interested to cover.
ONGOING PHOTOGRAPHY MODEL CASTING CALL | WGBC
Ongoing Photography Model Casting Call
Story
Couples enjoying wine and food tourism experiences safely indoors and outdoors i.e. tasting room visits, vineyard strolls, restaurant dining, scenic viewing, and various wine activities from hiking to yoga.
General Information
Filming Location: Kelowna to Penticton, BC
Required
All couples: Couples between ages 30 – 60, comfortable on camera, swirling, smelling wine.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Release Form: Release forms will need to be signed and submitted in advance of photoshoot.
Information: Models with past photoshoot experience preferred, relaxed in front of a camera, creative, able to provide a wardrobe with options aligned with wardrobe guidance document.
COVID-19: In accordance with current COVID-19 provincial restrictions couples must be from the same immediate household or within the same core bubble and able to transport themselves to photoshoot locations from Kelowna to Penticton.
Compensation: $25 / hour and BC wine gift package. Invoice with times to be submitted at end of shift.
Who We Are
For us, being grounded is where it all begins. While our wine regions in British Columbia are distinct, they share rich, bountiful landscapes that deepen the bond between people and this place. Our unique cool-climate terroir provides premium conditions to produce exceptional wine, while the awe-inspiring beauty at every turn is cherished by visitors who arrive from near and far. Our winemakers are down-to-earth, with the grit, experience and refinement to make wines that are a lasting expression of the place where they were grown and crafted. Our wines stimulate the senses, bringing you back to the moment, and back to yourself.
The Wines of British Columbia represent the unique, welcoming and diverse people of our wine industry in British Columbia. We are an authentic voice that expresses the unique qualities of our breathtaking wine regions. Our overarching role is to oversee and represent the main facets of the British Columbia wine industry. These include “Certified 100% BC grape wine” and the “Wine Regions of British Columbia.” These are seen as core branded products or offerings of the Wines of British Columbia Master Brand. We are confident, stimulating, grounded and breathtaking.
Next Steps
Interested models should submit their headshots, photos and cover letter outlining qualifications to info@WineBC.com.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for the photo shoot will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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