Sales Consultant - Northern Virginia

The Country Vintner, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Vintner, Inc. is hiring for a position focused on marketing and sales. The role involves developing effective strategies to maximize wine and spirits distribution, maintaining contact with key decision makers, and managing local purchasing agreements. Applicants require a high school diploma and two years of marketing or sales experience, preferably in a restaurant or wine shop. Travel is significant.

A valid driver’s license is necessary, along with strong communication skills and computer knowledge. The position offers a dynamic environment centered around passion for wine.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing and sales strategic plan for wine distribution.
• Negotiate local purchasing agreements and contracts.
• Participate in wine education programs and events.

Skills

Marketing and sales experience

Effective communication skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

Computer or tablet

Fax machine

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 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.
• Met 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 45 lbs, 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.