Sales Development Representative – Multi-Cultural

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an energetic sales professional to call on accounts, manage daily routes, and deliver compelling wine and spirits merchandising. You will present products, manage inventories, and drive brand visibility across stores.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of sales experience, strong communication and customer service skills, and a valid driver's license. Knowledge of wine and spirits is preferred, and Solicitor's Permit may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills with diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Call on accounts and cover daily routes by creating established and efficient routing patterns.
• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations to customers.
• Sell display ideas, new products, promotions and placements.
• Maintain product levels by restocking shelves as needed.
• Maximize brand visibility using POS materials.
• Collect and deliver account payments where legally permissible.
• Conduct educational staff training seminars on brands.
• Deliver products in extenuating circumstances and handle customer issues and complaints.
• Preplan strategies to achieve sales and merchandising objectives.
• Complete national account compliance surveys where applicable.
• Review account buying patterns and maintain historical purchase information.
• Achieve supplier-brand distribution, volume and activity goals.
• Manage customer account receivables, credits, and returns.
• Attend and participate in weekly sales meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Driver's license

Analytic and reporting

Solcitor's Permit

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Presentation Software

Job description

• Call on accounts and cover daily routes by creating established and efficient routing patterns


• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations to customers


• Sell display ideas, new products, cold box, shelf, back bar placements and resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions


• Maintain product levels by taking inventory and restocking shelves where legal


• Maximize brand visibility using current point-of-sale materials


• Collect and deliver account payments where legally permissible


• Conduct educational staff training seminars on brands


• Deliver products in extenuating circumstances and handle customer issues and complaints


• Preplan strategies to achieve sales and merchandising objectives


• Complete national account compliance surveys where applicable


• Review account buying patterns and maintain historical purchase information


• Achieve supplier-brand distribution, volume, and activity goals


• Manage customer account receivables, credits, and returns


• Attend and participate in weekly sales meetings


• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales


• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other computer programs, including presentation software


• Results-oriented professional with verbal and written communication skills


• Customer service skills using diplomacy and discretion


• Ability to multitask, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines


• Analytic and reporting skills


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment


• Valid driver's license


• Preferred: ability to hold a Solicitor's Permit


• Preferred: understanding of wine and spirits


• Ability to carry and lift 45-65 pounds


• Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, reach overhead, squat, and bend

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong sales acumen with the ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations, manage customer accounts, and achieve sales objectives. Proficient in inventory management and compliance, with a solid understanding of wine and spirits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree


• 2 Years Sales Experience


• Customer Service Skills


• Analytic and Reporting Skills


• Valid Driver's License

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication Skills


• Written Communication Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Multitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Solicitor's Permit

Industry Keywords

• Wine and Spirits


• Brand Visibility


• Point-of-Sale Materials


• Customer Issues Management


• Sales Meetings

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office


• Presentation Software