Spirits Sales Representitive - Contractor

Mitchell Wine Group LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Wine Group in Oregon, the state’s premier independent wine distributor and spirits brokerage, is seeking a field sales representative to grow and maintain strong relationships with on- and off-premise accounts around Portland.

You will promote our portfolio of wine and spirits, increase sales in existing accounts and acquire new ones, and provide exceptional service with occasional in-store demos and evening/weekend events as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to service the sales territory.
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather and environmental conditions, getting in and out of vehicle as required to service accounts
• Ability to repeatedly move products weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
• Repetitive bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to stand for hours
• Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of insurance for vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities consistent with the objectives, priorities, and strategies of assigned and new customers
• Proficient in both retail and restaurant sales environments, as well as the OLCC
• Ability to build new business in defined sales territory
• Showcase desire to sell, learn and execute defined set of daily tasks
• Print and hang POS to maximize sales of your retail shelf placements and displays
• Demonstrate wine and spirit knowledge, and the ability to quickly learn Mitchell's portfolio
• Ability to strategically plan, prepare a daily and weekly plan
• Work with Sales Managers to develop and execute sales strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives
• Comfortable speaking with the public in demo setting
• Work according to scheduled tasks outside normal work hours on occasion, including, evening and weekend in-store demos

Skills

Reliable transportation

Driving in adverse weather

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Oregon driver's license

Job description

About the role

We are the leading Oregon owned wine wholesaler and spirits brokerage in the state. With a portfolio of fine wine and spirits, a team who believes in the work we do and a shared desire to win. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with accounts, promoting our portfolio of wine and spirits and delivering exceptional service. The expectation is to increase sales into existing accounts and through new account acquisition. The account base includes both off premise (liquor stores) and on-premise (restaurants, bars).

What you'll do

• Identify opportunities consistent with the objectives, priorities, and strategies of assigned and new customers
• Proficient in both retail and restaurant sales environments, as well as the OLCC
• Ability to build new business in defined sales territory
• Showcase desire to sell, learn and execute defined set of daily tasks
• Print and hang POS (Point-of-Sale) to maximize sales of your retail shelf placements and displays
• Demonstrate wine and spirit knowledge, and the ability to quickly learn Mitchell's portfolio
• Ability to strategically plan, prepare a daily and weekly plan
• Work with Sales Managers to develop and execute sales strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives
• Comfortable speaking with the public in demo setting
• Work according to scheduled tasks outside normal work hours on occasion, including, evening and weekend in-store demos

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to service the sales territory
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather and environmental conditions, getting in and out of vehicle as required to service accounts
• Ability to repeatedly move products weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
• Repetitive bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to stand for hours
• Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of insurance for vehicle required

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Mitchell Wine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Oregon's Premier Independent Wine Distributor and Spirits Brokerage.