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Sales Representative – Wine Sales Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Commission
Cell phone
Car allowance
Credit towards gym membership
Annual allowance for career development

Job Description

Georgos Wine is a distinguished leader in the wine distribution industry, committed to delivering exceptional wines and unparalleled service to retailers and consumers alike. As a reputable company in Minneapolis, we specialize in bringing quality wines to a diverse range of customers, including restaurants, specialty stores, and large retail chains. Our business thrives on strong relationships, meticulous service, and a deep passion for the wine craft, making us a preferred partner in the regional beverage market. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professionalism, while encouraging our team members to grow both personally and professionally within... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have a valid Minneapolis driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Possess a dependable vehicle and proof of car registration and insurance
  • Must be willing to reside within the territory
  • Must be able to repetitively lift 45 plus pounds and be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and lift repeatedly
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Must be self-motivated and willing to work hard
  • Must have a passion and excitement for wine
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with various variables
  • Previous sales experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, written communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and minimal supervision
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups
  • Creative approach to sales
  • Desire to build a career

Job Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Possess a valid Minneapolis driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Have a dependable vehicle with proof of state car registration and insurance
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Self-motivated and willing to work hard
  • Passionate and excited about wine
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables
  • Previous sales experience preferred but not required
  • Available to work flexible hours including weekends for special events
  • Excellent presentation, written, verbal communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals, and reports
  • Capable of writing routine correspondence and reports
  • Able to speak effectively before groups of management, suppliers, customers, and employees
  • Creative approach to sales
  • Desire to build a career in wine sales

Job Duties

  • Service existing accounts, host wine tastings, secure orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers
  • Establish and maintain rapport with store managers, restaurant owners and other store personnel
  • Visit customers frequently and maximize face-time
  • Maintain 100% distribution and complete administrative responsibilities for the territory
  • Maintain 100% shelf distribution of all authorized items for each chain
  • Have 25 appointments/selling situations every week
  • Cut-in new item distribution and DSD items
  • Rotate vintages, fill shelves, build displays, and maintain company housekeeping standards
  • Submit travel and entertainment expense reports monthly
  • Complete daily and weekly preplans, recaps, and distribution reports
  • Follow the 10 steps to a successful sales call
  • Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings, participate in role-play presentations, review displays and case goals vs. actual
  • Carry cell phone at all times to communicate with accounts and management during working hours
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
  • Develop as a wine business professional and gain valuable sales and business acumen skills

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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