Sales Consultant - Santa Barbara County

Winebow; California City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winebow is seeking a Sales Territory Manager in California to drive wine and spirits distribution within an established and growing client base. You will develop strategic marketing plans, negotiate local purchasing agreements, and deliver education programs and tastings to customers.

Travel is significant, with coordination with the District Manager and Sales Director to track growth. A high level of computer proficiency and two years in marketing or sales are required; restaurant or wine-shop

Qualifications

• Two years marketing or sales experience.
• Restaurant/Wine Shop experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develops an effective marketing and sales strategic plan in order to maximize wine and spirits distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• 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.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Marketing experience

Sales experience

Computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 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.

The territory is expected to generate between $65,000 - $95,000 (this changes with input from sales) annually; Achievement of sales goals will heavily influence annual income earned. We also offer a phone allowance, monthly auto allowance of $600.00 and a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program (where licensed) and paid time off.

• Develops an effective marketing and sales strategic plan in order to maximize wine and spirits distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• 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.

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.

This job description is not a contract for employment.