Hotel Specialist- Peninsula/ Monterey County

Jackson Family Wines; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance

401k with employer match

Generous time off, including vacation and paid health time

Paid volunteer time

Wine discounts

Job summary

A luxury wine distributor is seeking a Sales Specialist in California. This role involves achieving sales goals by building relationships with venues and providing wine education. Candidates should have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in wine, and be able to work flexible hours. The package includes a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 plus commission, with benefits such as health insurance and a 401k. This position requires ability to travel and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years sales experience required, preferably in wine sales.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel within California for education and training.

Responsibilities

• Call on assigned hotels, arenas, venues, and parks.
• Achieve sales goals within the assigned territory.
• Provide educational wine training through tastings and seminars.

Skills

Sales experience

Wine knowledge

Relationship building

Presentation skills

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for calling on assigned hotels, arenas, venues and parks
• Achieve sales goals within assigned territory. Goals may include new placements, cases, and revenue
• Provide educational wine trainings to accounts and staff through tastings, seminars and special events
• Develop and continue to build relationships with Regal Wine Company Management and supplier partners
• Prioritize and preplan daily for each account to maximize efficiency and territory growth
• Construct unique wine presentations that embrace Regal Wine Company standards, programs and initiatives
• Ability to make sales calls using wine knowledge, ROI, margins and pour costs to all accounts in territory
• Grow and foster professional relationships with all accounts in assigned territory
• Communicate pertinent information between management, accounts and marketplace
• Ability to effectively present one-on-one or in a group setting
• Ability to adapt to and respond to change quickly
• Continue to develop wine knowledge, business acumen and sales skills
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager or Region Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years sales experience required, wine sales experience preferred
• Available to work flexible hours, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends for special events
• Ability to travel within California up to 6x 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
• Must possess a current driver’s license; maintain current auto insurance and a clean driving record

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

Pay Range: $65,000- $85,000

Pay range includes employee’s base salary and commission (paid monthly on sales).

In addition to the salary and commission, Hotel Specialists are eligible for a discretionary bonus, $500 a month auto allowance, gas card for business, company issued cell phone, expense account and other sales incentives.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!

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.