Wine & Spirits Territory Sales Rep

Connecticut Distributors Inc.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Distributors Inc. (CDI) is seeking a Sales Representative C to expand account relationships across Norwich through Putnam, with a few accounts in Colchester and Hebron.

You will drive growth by executing strategic plans, presenting supplier brands, and maintaining optimal product levels in stores and bars. This full-time role emphasizes strong customer service, route planning, and collaboration with management to hit distribution and revenue objectives in a fast-paced wine and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Sales.
• Proficiency with MS Office and presentation software.
• Strong verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or in a team, and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Calls on CDI accounts and covers daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
• Analyzes entire account base by visiting each account and identifying opportunities; completes all necessary surveys and ensures national account compliance where applicable.
• Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs to include new products, well and back bar placements and resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
• Maintains product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves (where legally permissible).
• Educates account staff on priority brands by administering educational staff training seminars.
• Manages customer account receivables by timely processing of credits and returns and communicating with accounts on aged receivables.
• Services accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints and referring these issues, as appropriate, to management.
• Attains standards of performance goals by achieving the distribution, volume, and activity goals of supplier brands as set by management.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Driving and logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Connecticut Distributors Inc. (CDI) is seeking a Sales Representative C to expand account relationships across Norwich through Putnam, with a few accounts in Colchester and Hebron.

You will drive growth by executing strategic plans, presenting supplier brands, and maintaining optimal product levels in stores and bars. This full-time role emphasizes strong customer service, route planning, and collaboration with management to hit distribution and revenue objectives in a fast-paced wine and