Sales Representative, Wines-Paramount

Overview

Candidates should be dedicated and regimented in their approach, but able to adjust to a wide variety of customer needs and requests. Customer service and focus will be the key to success in this role. Individuals who are both competitive and aggressive in nature are often very successful in these roles, therefore these personality traits are preferred in the ideal candidate. The model applicant will also have experience in either Wine/Liquor Sales or Hospitality Beverage Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop outstanding relationships with customers, co-workers, and suppliers while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Adhere to current route scheduled calls, as well as seek out and create new customer leads.
• Physical exertion will be necessary to achieve desired levels of account management.
• Attain distribution of new and existing products, as well as, continued emphasis of current brands in the areas of sizes and brand extension.
• Keep customers current on changes in pricing, including start/return/end of sales.
• Prepare reports, which include product distribution and positioning, display tracking, target accounts for specific products, and sales expenses. Sell/maintain Standard Beverage products in the market.
• Strive to continually overtake the competition on every level, individually and as a team with other members of the division/company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specified requirements may be considered for substitution.
• Strong persuasive presentations skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences both internally and externally.
• Background or experience in the beverage or restaurant/bar industry is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, including deep knowledge of wine & spirits, wine & spirits terms, and growing-production techniques is mandatory.
• Passion for wine, spirits, and beer with the ability to continuously learn new brands and represent effectively to customers to maximize brand growth.
• Possess a high level of integrity, commitment, and strong work ethic with a closer mentality.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Valid Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment in order to qualify for a Kansas ABC Sales License.

Total Compensation

Candidate will receive a market-competitive compensation package. Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) and a fun, interactive working environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with Company Matching
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• RAIN program: immediate access to earned wages.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• SBC Wellbeing Program
• Referral Program