Overview

Responsible for the maximizing sales of fine wine brands represented by the company on and off premise to retail customers in an assigned territory by direct contact and prospecting new accounts. Execute sales plans and special promotions towards the achievement of predetermined sales goals. Service customers with special product deliveries on short notices and other customer sales needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate fine wine and spirits knowledge within a set geographic region to increase sales among high profile restaurants and retail accounts
• Make regular sales calls to designated accounts to cultivate customer relations and satisfaction with service provided
• Partner with multiple sales divisions in the accounts to increase wine and spirits sales and act as a liaison with customers regarding selections and placements
• Participate in sales meetings and on-site training to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developments
• Educate account staff through preparation and performance of on-site training for restaurant and retail trade
• Create, coordinate, and attend on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts. (i.e., winemaker dinners, product launches, and tastings)
• Perform other work related duties and special projects as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of industry related sales experience within the distribution, hospitality or supplier community
• 21 years or older

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs