Sales Merchandiser - Metro Seattle

Noble Wines, Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Winebow is seeking a Field Sales Representative in Seattle to maximize wine distribution across an established customer base. You will maintain regular contact with key decision makers and ensure correct merchandising, pricing, and POS materials are in place.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 21+ age. Demonstrated computer skills are essential, and prior chain retail sales or wine knowledge is preferred. Significant automobile travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Chain retail sales experience preferred.
• Wine knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Develop an effective marketing and sales strategic plan to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• Maintain routine contact with key decision makers.
• Place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
• Ensure product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures; rotate stock and display pricing and POS materials accurately.
• Provide timely educational programs, materials, and services when deemed necessary.
• Work with Management to monitor sales growth and market penetration with monthly reporting tools.
• Communicate effectively to resolve billing issues, orders, or shipping needs within the territory.
• Provide pictures of displays or shelf resets upon request.
• Keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automobile

Telephone

Copier

Computer or tablet

Fax machine

Calculator

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is $21.38 per hour. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Responsibilities

• Develop an effective marketing and sales strategic plan in order to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
• Maintain routine contact with key decision makers.
• Place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
• Ensure product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and correct pricing and point of sales material is displayed accurately.
• Provide timely educational programs, materials, and services when deemed necessary.
• Work with Management to monitor sales growth and market penetration with the use of monthly reporting tools.
• Work with internal departments, such as the accounting department or customer service.
• Communicate effectively to resolve any billing issues, ordering, or shipping needs within the designated territory.
• Provide pictures of display, cold box, or shelf reset executions upon request of Management or other internal departments.
• Communicate to management any specific customer requests.
• Keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited to provide to management.
• Meet agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
• Arrive at work, appointments, meetings, and all work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

Other Functions

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

Working Conditions

Field Sales, significant travel by automobile.

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 degree or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Chain retail sales experience preferred.
• Wine knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be 21 Years of Age.

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.

Additional Information

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.