Wine and Craft Beer Sales CLE, East, West, South (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  CLE Wine and Beer

  Richfield, Ohio

Make regular sales calls to designated accounts to cultivate customer relations and satisfaction with service providedMust demonstrate fine wine and craft beer knowledge within a set geographic region to increase sales among high profile restaurants and retail accounts

• Demonstrate consultative sales abilities through successful presentations of product, the promotion of new and existing portfolio items and the expansion of business.
• Exhibit discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives.
• Participate in sales meetings and on-site training to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developments.
• Educate account staff through preparation and performance of on-site training for restaurant and retail trade.
• Create, coordinate, and attend on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts. (i.e. wine maker dinners, product launches, and tastings).
• Work flexible hours which include evenings, and/or weekends.
• Additional hours required during the peak season of October, November and December
• Perform other work related duties and special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Industry related sales experience within the distribution, hospitality or supplier community.

Comprehensive understanding of wine to include major wine regions/varietals, wine/food pairing techniques, basic production, and wine service.

Reside within a thirty minute radius of the established territory.

Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of state registration and insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

Lift and carry a 45+ pound case of product on a repetitive basis.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Goal oriented, focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision.

Commision

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