Chain Sales Consultant

The Country Vintner, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Vintner, Inc. is seeking a motivated sales professional in the Virginia area to promote and sell wine products. The role involves building positive relationships with customers, developing effective sales strategies, and participating in wine education programs.

The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma, preferably with two years of sales experience, and strong communication skills. This position requires travel to customer locations and physical capability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of marketing or sales experience is preferred.
• Chain retail sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Present and sell products to existing and prospective customers.
• Develop effective sales plans to maximize distribution.
• Maintain positive business relationships with customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Wine knowledge

Effective communication

Marketing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Additional education preferred

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Copier

Fax machine

Job description

Essential Functions

• Present, promotes and sells products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Develops an effective sales plan in order to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• Establishes, develops and maintains positive business and customer relationships.
• Visits accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans considering previous visit outcomes.
• Achieves internal Winebow and supplier objectives as prioritized by management.
• 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 to customer when necessary.
• Works with manager to monitor sales growth and market penetration with the use of monthly reporting tools.
• Participates in wine education programs, host wine dinners and pouring events.
• 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.

Other Functions

• Participates in sales meetings, on-site trainings, and supplier events as required.
• Ensures the needs and requests of all accounts/customers are met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires significant travel by automobile and/or airplane with some overnight stays that could include weekends.

Equipment and Machinery Used

• Automobile
• Telephone
• Copier
• Fax machine
• Computer
• Calculator beeper
• Hand cart
• Ladder
• Step ladder

Physical Requirements

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Employment Rights and Notes

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent.