Sales Representative Job at Women of the Vine & Spirits in Durango

Overview

Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading mission-driven global membership organization comprised of women and men who are committed to empowering and advancing women in the beverage alcohol industry. By championing women in the workplace, WOTVS is dedicated to shaping the beverage alcohol industry where the talents and perspectives of all women are not only valued but serve as a driving force for success and growth.

The Sales Consultant position services retail stores. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable. Salary: starts at $50,000

Responsibilities

• Sells fine wine and spirits to on-premise and off-premise accounts throughout the assigned territory.
• Effectively communicates our producers\' stories and products and continually educates the market, customers and service teams.
• Works closely with the Colorado Sales Manager and fellow sales team to achieve and exceed sales goals and profitability.
• Establishes, cultivates and maintains relationships with key accounts.
• Provides the highest-level customer service and hospitality.
• Develops extensive knowledge of our portfolio, products, culture and market.
• Analyzes the territory for opportunities and consistently seeks out new business relationships and opens new accounts.
• Organizes and hosts tastings, dinners and events for the trade and consumers.
• Organizes and executes supplier market visits.
• Merchandises and services product at retail accounts.
• Stays current on industry trends and connected with the local wine and spirits community.

Other

• Must be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid drivers\' license and meet company driving record & automobile insurance requirements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must reside in Colorado and have a valid Colorado driver\'s license and safe driving record.
• Reliable transportation for servicing the sales territory.
• Minimum of 2-years of wine and spirits industry experience.
• Understanding of varietals, regions, winemaking and distilling techniques and a curiosity and desire for always learning more.
• Must possess a High School Diploma
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve sales goals.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, excellent communication and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment towards a journey of excellence.
• Must display behavior of our Maverick Core Values and Be the CHANGE
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, strong internal drive for success, desire to be a part of and contribute towards a team, and exude a genuine, enthusiastic and positive vibe.
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend tastings/events.
• Well versed in Microsoft office/Outlook, online applications and social media.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy respect and professionalism to coworkers, the customers served by the Company, and others with whom the job puts you in contact
• Adheres to the company\'s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies
• Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment in order to sell alcohol in the state of Colorado
• The Company has invested in and requires the downloading and use of the app, Motus, if an employee receives mileage allowance. This app ensures the accurate tracking of mileage on behalf of the Company and is needed for IRS records.

Company

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time