Sales Consultant

Grape Beginnings Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grape Beginnings Inc. is seeking a marketing and sales professional to enhance wine and spirits distribution. The ideal candidate will develop strategies, maintain contact with key decision makers, and negotiate purchasing agreements.

Preferred qualifications include two years of relevant experience in marketing or sales, and a passion for wine. Significant travel is expected, including local and possibly overnight stays. Join us if you are dedicated to outstanding customer service and passionate about the beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Two years of marketing or sales experience.
• Restaurant/wine shop experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops marketing and sales strategies to enhance distribution.
• Negotiates local agreements and contracts.
• Monitors sales growth and market penetration.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service orientation

Marketing experience

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops an effective marketing and sales strategic plan in order to maximize wine and spirits distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• Develops broad base of support for Winebow’s services by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
• Effectively negotiates and manages local purchasing agreements and contracts.
• Provides timely educational programs, materials and services when deemed necessary.
• Works with the District Manager and Sales Director to monitor sales growth and market penetration with the use of monthly reporting tools.
• Participates in wine and spirits education programs, hosts dinners and pouring events, which includes tastings.
• Works, when necessary, with the accounting department to resolve any billing issues within their designated territory.
• Responsible for communicating directly with the Customer Service department regarding 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

• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions

Significant travel by automobile. Travel by airplane/train and overnight stays may be required.

Equipment/machinery used

• Automobile, telephone, copier, computer (or tablet), fax machine, calculator

Physical requirements

• Lifting up to 45lbs, bending, sitting, carrying, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity, driving

Minimum requirements

• High School or GED diploma.
• Two years marketing or sales experience.
• Restaurant/Wine Shop experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Employer's rights

• 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. 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.