Western NC Premium Wine Market Builder

Grapevine Distributors of North Carolina; Greenville (SC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grapevine Distributors of North Carolina in Greenville, SC seeks an entrepreneurial market development sales representative to build a high-opportunity territory across Western North Carolina and the Upstate South Carolina. The role emphasizes developing new business, strengthening relationships with fine restaurants, hotels and retailers, and expanding premium wine and spirits placements.

The successful candidate will be a builder who thrives on creating opportunities, managing a dispersed

Qualifications

• Previous wine, spirits, hospitality or beverage sales experience.
• Strong knowledge and passion for wine.
• Proven ability to develop new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• A disciplined approach to route planning, account coverage and follow-up.
• Comfort selling premium and luxury wine.
• Willingness to travel within the territory.

Responsabilités

• Develop and grow relationships with high-end restaurants, country clubs, resorts, hotels and independent retailers.
• Open new accounts and recover inactive or lost business.
• Drive premium wine sales with a focus on fine wine, luxury brands and strategic supplier portfolios.
• Build and maintain effective account plans for key customers.
• Conduct tastings, staff trainings, wine dinners and other account-development activities.
• Establish consistent, disciplined route coverage across a geographically dispersed territory.
• Work closely with suppliers and Grapevine management to develop strategic market opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account notes, activity reporting and business plans.
• Identify opportunities to increase placements, menu features, by-the-glass programs and wine-list representation.
• Develop strong relationships with buyers, beverage directors, chefs, club professionals and hospitality decision-makers.
• Take ownership of territory performance and continuously identify opportunities for incremental growth.

Connaissances

Wine & spirits sales

Building relationships

Strong communication

Independence & accountability

Description du poste

Grapevine Distributors of North Carolina in Greenville, SC seeks an entrepreneurial market development sales representative to build a high-opportunity territory across Western North Carolina and the Upstate South Carolina. The role emphasizes developing new business, strengthening relationships with fine restaurants, hotels and retailers, and expanding premium wine and spirits placements.

The successful candidate will be a builder who thrives on creating opportunities, managing a dispersed