General Sales Representative

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Disability, Life, Accident & Illness

Discounted Fitness Memberships

Work/Life Resources

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Major wine and spirits wholesaler M.S. Walker, Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time Sales Representative in our General Division to call on retail accounts in Worcester, MA and surrounding towns.

The ideal candidate will have experience from a wine and spirits distributor while possessing excellent customer service skills. The role calls on building supplier relationships, increasing distribution, and presenting in-store materials.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required; frequent travel.
• Knowledge of wine and liquor, merchandising standards, and retail operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to lift and move product up to 50 lbs.
• Outgoing, motivated self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop supplier relationships through regular communication with accounts.
• Responsible for increasing distribution and selling portfolio in the marketplace.
• Position or determine proper point of sale materials in-store.
• Meet delivery trucks at accounts and ensure proper inventory levels are met.
• Constructs or assembles prefabricated display properties from wood, fabric, glass, paper, and plastic.
• Report to management regarding inventory levels, marketing and sales trends, and customer feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Wine & spirits knowledge

Merchandising

Retail operations knowledge

Customer service oriented

Outgoing and motivated

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

General Sales Representative

Territory: Worcester, MA and surrounding area

Company

M.S. Walker, Inc.

Location

Worcester, MA

Other

Sales

Summary

Major Wine and Spirits Wholesaler, M.S. Walker, has an immediate opening for a full-time Sales Representative in our General Division to call on retail accounts in Worcester, MA and surrounding towns. The ideal candidate will have experience from a wine and spirits distributor while possessing excellent customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

• Maintain and develop supplier relationship through regular communication with list of accounts
• Responsible for increasing distribution and selling portfolio in the marketplace
• Position or determine proper point of sale materials on merchandise items in-store
• Meet delivery trucks at accounts and ensure proper inventory levels are met
• Constructs or assembles prefabricated display properties from wood, fabric, glass, paper, and plastic
• Report to management regarding inventory levels, marketing and sales trends, and customer feedback
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Experience

• Driver's license as frequent travel required
• Knowledge of wine/liquor, merchandising standards, and retail operations
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to lift and move product of up to 50lbs
• Ability to bend, climb, reach overhead, sit and stand
• Outgoing and motivated self-starter with strong communication skills
• Customer Service oriented

Benefits

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Paid-Time-Off Program
• Fidelity Investments 401k
• Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Free & Discounted Work/Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Who We Are

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people - our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.

Mission Statement

Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasted relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.

Pay Range:

The salary is commission based with an estimated annual earnings range of $75,000-$90,000.