Assistant Sales Associate - South Orange County

Regal Wine Co; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Generous time off (vacation/holidays)

Modern Health mental health & coaching

Auto allowance

Gas card for business

Company issued cell phone

Paid home internet

Job summary

Regal Wine Company, a luxury wine distributor, seeks an Assistant Sales Associate to support Account Sales Executives across California districts. This role emphasizes maintaining shelf distribution, merchandising, pricing accuracy, and building strong relationships with store personnel.

Weekly travel within California is required, with potential transition to Account Executive as opportunities arise. The position offers bonus eligibility, cell phone, and various sales incentives.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• Able to work early mornings, Monday to Friday.
• Willing to transition to Account Executive when openings arise, territory-dependent.
• Travel within California up to 6 times per year for education/training.
• Able to lift 50 lbs repetitively and perform bending/kneeling/climbing.
• Must reside within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Sales Executives in key chain accounts in assigned district.
• Maintain 100% shelf distribution and introduce new items and DSD products.
• Communicate pricing accurately on displays and in accounts.
• Build and merchandise displays, fill shelves and cold boxes.
• Establish rapport with store personnel and managers.
• Prepare preplans and recaps for District Manager.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to goal reviews and execution plans.
• Carry company cell phone and POS materials during work hours.
• Develop wine knowledge, business acumen and sales skills.
• Other duties as assigned by Royal District or Region Manager

Job description

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.

• 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

Pay Range

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.

Additional Benefits

• Health insurance – medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits

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.