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Women of the Vine & Spirits

Sales Lead COM

Women of the Vine & Spirits, Tidewater, Virginia, United States

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Company

Republic National Distributing Company

Location

Tidewater, VA

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Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Job Summary As a Sales Lead, your primary responsibility is to proactively advance and secure sales within your designated territory. You will excel in this role by diligently servicing the needs of existing sales accounts while strategically driving incremental business growth through informed and consultative selling techniques.

In this role, you will

Represent the voice of the customer

Perform functions to service the needs of existing customers within assigned territory

Educate the customer on the right products for them

Use informed selling to introduce new products and close gaps in existing distribution

Visit accounts frequently to provide service and maximize revenue potential

Establish an individual sales plan that considers customer needs and geographies to create effective and efficient customer outreach

Set the overall selling plan for each customer; work closely with customers to understand and support their business strategies, goals, and objectives

Follow up with customers to ensure their orders are delivered accurately and promptly

If no support rep partner, Sales Lead is responsible for merchandising activities (e.g., stocking shelves, building displays, etc.)

Develop sales skills and knowledge of the organization’s products, services, and customers

Job duties may include working nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities

What you bring to RNDC

One year certificate from college or technical school;

Four year college degree, preferred;

3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires a current, valid state driver’s license, ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the company.

Strong client skills and experience understanding customer needs.

What’s in it for you

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental and vision benefits*

Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO

Paid volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Paid caregivers leave

Fertility benefits

Paid training

Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays

Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

Bonus if you bring

Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry

Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist

COVID-19 Considerations We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.

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