Territory Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Classic Wines of California

  Palo Alto, California

JOB STATEMENT: The Territory Sales Representative performs direct sales and customer service activities while providing education to retailers and consumers on products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Make systematic calls in an assigned territory; solicit sales from assigned accounts and new accounts.
Present and place new items in all assigned accounts.
Maintain up-to-date information on route activity.
Maintain current collections (Accounts Receivable) for all accounts.
Reach or exceed all sales goals (Quotas) for territory.
Maintain the highest possible rapport with customers.
Work closely with all company employees to maintain a high standard of service for our customers.

Essential Duties:

Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes.
Call on all accounts on a systematic basis as directed by Field Sales Manager.
Know customer key personnel and maintain good rapport.
Must comply with the Alcohol Beverage Control credit and collection criteria. Maintain 30-day collection compliance.
Maintain proper inventory levels to assure adequate stocks and avoid out of stock conditions.
Place and maintain current POS material.
Maintain adequate shelf space.
Strive for proper shelf placement and cold box placement.
Check retail pricing and report irregularities to customer and Field Sales Manager.
Achieve wine-by-the-glass placements, wine lists and house wine placements.
Completely Daily Reports and forward to Field Sales Manager as directed.
Acknowledge each month’s sales commission/quota sheet in the Employee Portal.
Strive to book ads and feature promotions.
Maintain Route Book.
Maintain Presentation Book.

Maintain proper inventories of all appropriate POS and samples.
Must be physically able to lift and move 45 lb cases of wine. Possible situations may include; lifting from a car trunk, building or taking down wine displays. Lifting requirement may involve, bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.
Utilize technology (Hand held EDAs, Email, Cell phones) to provide efficient customer service, improved business turn-around times, and enhanced communications.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Maintain a good working relationship with Sugar Transport of the Northwest drivers.
Assist Field Sales Manager wherever necessary i.e. special events, wine tastings, routing alignments, merchandising, etc.
Advise the Field Sales Manager of areas where the company can save money and promote company efficiencies.
Keep all customers advised of sales trends, promotions, special pricing, etc.
Advise Field Sales Manager of all problems and opportunities. Recommend solutions.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

2-3 years of wine or beverage sales experience
Knowledge of winemaking and viticulture techniques
Wholesale distribution systems exposure
Effective time management skills
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to work independently and attain goals
Ability to use technology
Must be available to work holidays as scheduled

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands to successfully perform the essential duties of this job are represented below.

Employee frequently required to:

Sit for an extensive period of time
Lift occasionally (office materials, wine boxes)
Perform tasks using standard computer equipment
Use hands to grasp, feel, move, reach or assemble
Use average visual abilities including close and distant vision
Expressing ideas/instructions through spoken words (accurately, loudly)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will be exposed to:

Limited noise level
Indoor climate
All employees must be trained and familiar with Bronco Wine Company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Report any accidents and any unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Side shield safety glasses, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility.

How To Apply

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