Chain Sales Consultant

Winebow, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winebow, Inc. seeks a team member focused on marketing and sales to enhance wine distribution. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, maintaining retailer relationships, and executing effective product placement. Strong communication skills and an understanding of wine are important.

Applicants should ideally have a high school diploma and two years of experience in marketing or sales. Knowledge of wines and a valid driver’s license are necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years marketing or sales experience preferred.
• Chain retail sales experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective marketing and sales strategic plans.
• Places product on shelves for maximum exposure.
• Participates in wine education programs and events.

Skills

Lifting a minimum of 40 lbs.

Effective written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated computer knowledge

Wine knowledge

Ability to build large displays/end caps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Additional education strongly preferred

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.

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.

Being a part of Winebow means that you are passionate about wine and spirits, are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and have the privilege of connecting our fine portfolio with our trade customers and ultimately with the consumer.