Sales NW Virginia (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Job Description:

Le Storie Wines is an importing and distribution company based in Richmond, VA. We operate in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Our portfolio is built around small, family-owned farms that practice, Organic, Biodynamic, and/or Sustainable farming. We recently acquired another importing and distribution company, RWK Imports, and their producers. We have one of the best portfolios of any small to medium sized company in the Mid-Atlantic and are consistently recognized for our high levels of service and professionalism by the top accounts in our markets.

We are currently seeking sales persons to grow the North West market (Leesburg-Winchester and surrounding). The ideal applicant will have sales experience and existing relationships in their market and a very strong knowledge of Italian wines, French wines, wines from Oregon and California, and wine making as well as a true desire to continue to learn. Our culture is one of personal accountability and achieving our personal and professional goals. We work very hard. We also believe in creating an environment where people feel respected and valued and feel comfortable expressing themselves. The ability and desire to work as part of a team are essential. Only people with a positive attitude, great sense of humor, and a demonstrable record of successful working relationships with customers and colleagues will be considered.

This could be the perfect opportunity for someone who has been in the business for some time and is well connected but may be unhappy with the direction their current company is moving in. We choose our wines together and do not force anyone to sell any wines. We are not a giant, cumbersome, inflexible entity that undervalues people and partners. We are small, lean, aggressive, growing, and work together as a team.

We are not just looking for someone to just sell wine. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and vision, wants to truly be the best, never stops learning, does not need to be told what to do, and is fun to work with. This kind of person is not easy to find but, if you think you could be the needle in the haystack and you would enjoy being an early member of a growing team and would be motivated and inspired by seeing your daily achievements directly contribute to the success and growth of your company and helping to build a portfolio of small, family-owned wineries then send your resume, a brief letter explaining why you would like to join our team and why you think you would be successful, and two personal and professional references. Only subnissions that include all materials requested will be considered.

This is a full-time, salaried position. We offer paid time off, participation in our group insurance policy, 401K and performance bonuses. The ability to participate in annual travel to visit the wineries is a must. Base Salary Range $45,000-60,000 Salary + Commission DOE and Market

Job Functions:
- Achieve assigned sales targets
- Complete required reports on time
- Independently manage accounts within a given territory to retain existing relationships and grow business within those accounts
- Prospect for new accounts
- Create sales materials and tasting notes for customers upon request
- Work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of your customer base
- Be willing to work evening and weekend public tasting events

Minimum Qualifications:
- Highly self-motivated
- Preferred 2-5 years sales and/or wine experience (candidates with a current base of wine retail / restaurant customers will receive priority)
- Ability to travel as required
- Possess a vehicle that is reliable for transportation to each of the accounts
- Possess a valid Driver’s license and criminal record that is free of any alcohol related charges in the past 10 years