Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  West Coast Wine Merchants

  San Francisco Bay area, California

Overview:

West Coast Wine Merchants is the sister company of Regal Wine Imports based in Moorestown, New Jersey.  We are an importer and wholesale distributor of fine wines.  Our philosophy is simple: find and represent the top examples of viniculture, viticulture from around the world.  

Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated goal orientated individual who excels at building and maintaining strong customer relationships. This route sales representative will be responsible for servicing and building an existing customer base, with the intent to develop and promote company priorities. They will be responsible for the presentation, placement and development of priority brands and the coordination and implementation of promotions, sales planning and administration for customers.

This applicant must have at least 2 years of success in sales in the wine industry. With a history of being able to meet and over achieve monthly targets. You must have strong organizational and territory management skills to effectively manage your daily sales activity and succeed in the position

Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for maintaining and building strong relationships with our established on premise and off premise customers.

·         Identify new customers and acquire new accounts.

·         Create opportunities in the market for sales growth and expansion.

·         Provide educational wine tastings/training to accounts when appropriate.

·         Manage and maintain a sales territory, open new accounts, make new placements in both on and off premise accounts

·         Provide outstanding customer service through developing regular sales calls and providing after sale follow through and wine education.

·         Commitment to your personal growth through the acquisition of product and general industry knowledge.

·         Ongoing sales efforts to increase sales on focus brands selected by the company.

·         Regular service calls on each account - achieve sales goals on a monthly basis.

·         Rapport-building with decision-makers and providing excellent customer service to customers.

Qualifications:

·         Must have High School diploma

·         Must have at least 2 years of industry specific sales experience in the San Francisco Bay area.

·         Basic wine knowledge is required

·         Must be flexible and easily adapt to change as business priorities shift

·         Positive attitude and a passion for the wine industry

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Strong organizational and follow up skills

·         Highly motivated and works well independently and on a team

·         Flexibility with regard to scheduled work hours

·         Strong organizational and territory management skills

·         Ability to build productive partnerships and collaborate with decision makers

·         General computer knowledge with a focus on Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Position Requirements: 
• Valid driver's license

• Ability to lift and carry a 40lb wine case

• Reliable transportation to service the sales territory

• Most of your travel time will be within a given territory which may include evening and weekend appointments.

 

 

How To Apply

http://www.regalwine.com/careers/

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