Assistant Sales Associate- Sacramento

Wine Industry Expo; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Auto allowance $500/mo

Gas card for business

Company cell phone

Paid home internet (up to $50/mo)

Expense account

Wine discounts

401k

Paid time off

Learning & Development

Health benefits

Volunteer time

Job summary

Regal Wine Company, a luxury wine distributor, seeks an Assistant Sales Associate – Royal Division to support Account Sales Executives and maintain premium shelf presence in California retailers.

You will travel within California, lift materials, and contribute to sales goals while expanding wine knowledge and professional skills. Equal opportunity employer; age 21+ required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a current driver’s license and auto insurance with a clean driving record.
• Available for early morning hours, Monday to Friday.
• Willing to transition into Account Executive when viable.
• Able to travel within California up to 6 times per year.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as required.
• Willing to reside within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Sales Executives in key chain accounts within the district.
• Maintain 100% shelf distribution and sell in new item distribution.
• Communicate current pricing and ensure accuracy on displays and in accounts.
• Build and merchandise displays; restock shelves and cold boxes.
• Establish rapport with store managers and other store staff.
• Plan account activities and provide preplans/recaps to management.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to goal reviews and execution plans.
• Transport company cell phone and POS materials as needed.
• Develop wine knowledge, sales skills and business acumen.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Royal District/Region Managers.

Skills

Sales

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Description

Position at Regal Wine Company

Position Title: Assistant Sales Associate – Royal Division

Department: Sales

Reports to: District Manager – Royal Division

Regal Wine Company; a luxury wine distributor, that provides exceptional service and encompasses a world class wine portfolio of authenticity and integrity. We take pride in our people and are committed to cross functional training and development of our employees for a long-term career within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistant Sales Associate will support the Account Sales Executives in key chain accounts in assigned district
• Maintain 100% shelf distribution of all authorized items of each account and sell in new item distribution, direct store delivery items and new products
• Communicate current pricing information and ensure all pricing is correct on displays and in accounts
• Build and merchandise displays, fill shelves and cold boxes, and maintain Royal Wine Company merchandising standards
• Establish and maintain rapport with store managers, liquor department managers and other store personnel
• Prioritize and plan account activities by completing preplans and recaps to District Manager
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, participate in reviewing goals and develop execution plans
• Responsible for carrying company cell phone and point of sales materials in vehicle during work hours
• Continue to develop wine knowledge, business acumen and sales skills to increase professional acumen
• Other duties as to be assigned by Royal District or Region Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a current driver’s license; maintain current auto insurance coverage and a clean driving record
• Available to work early morning hours, Monday to Friday
• Transition into the Account Executive role once an opening becomes available, contingent on the fit of the territory
• Ability to travel within California up to 6 times per year, out of the territory, for education and training
• Able to repetitively lift a minimum of 50 lbs; be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and lift repetitively
• Candidate must be willing to reside within territory

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

In addition to the hourly wage, the Assistant Sales Associate is eligible for a discretionary bonus, a $500 a month auto allowance, gas card for business, company issued cell phone, paid home internet (up to $50/month), expense account and other sales incentives.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.