Chain Sales Consultant

Winebow; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Winebow is seeking a sales-focused candidate to expand wine distribution across an established customer base in Illinois and surrounding areas. The role involves visiting retailers, merchandising displays, and coordinating with key decision makers to drive growth.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Wine knowledge and basic computer skills are preferred for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven written and oral communication skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge and basic software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop an effective marketing and sales strategic plan to maximize wine distribution.
• Visit and merchandise all accounts per retailer standards according to daily schedule.
• Build a broad base of support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
• Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure and proper pricing materials where applicable.
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve billing issues within the territory.
• Attend department and division meetings and respond to client needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued.We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops an effective marketing and sales strategic plan in order to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
Follows daily schedule and ensures all accounts listed are visited and merchandised per each retailer’s standards.
Develops broad base of support for Winebow’s services by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
Places product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
Ensures product is in the proper location, rotates stock appropriately and pricing material is used (when applicable).
Provides timely educational programs, materials and services when deemed necessary.
Works with Key Account Manager or Designee to monitor sales growth and market penetration with the use of monthly reporting tools.
Participates in wine education programs, hosts wine dinners and pouring events, which includes tasting of wines.
Works, when necessary, with Winebow’s accounting department to resolve any billing issues within their designated territory.
Responsible for communicating directly with Winebow’s Customer Service department any specific ordering or shipping needs indicated by clients within their territory.
Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
Arrives at work, appointments, meetings, and all work-related functions on time and as scheduled. Attends department and division meetings and functions as required.
Ensures the needs and requests of all accounts/customers are met in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:

Lifting a minimum of 40 lbs., sitting, bending, reaching, driving, ability to build large displays/end caps, able to climb and function on a ladder for extended periods of time, visual acuity and manual dexterity.
High School Diploma or GED; Additional education strongly preferred.
Two years marketing or sales experience preferred.
Chain retail sales experience preferred.
Wine knowledge preferred. Demonstrated computer knowledge.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening