Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  KY Eagle, Inc. (http://www.kyeagle.net)

  Lexington, Kentucky

Join our team.  Kentucky Eagle is in the happy hour, long weekend, after 5 o’clock business. We are a family-built company, delivering the best beer, wine, and spirits come hell or high water. Our team works harder and longer, striving for excellence in everything we do. We are leaders in the industry. And we’re proud of it.
 
This position is responsible for servicing existing customers and developing new distribution relationships to maximize profits for the Wine and Spirits division in the central Kentucky area.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Acquire new business by prospecting customers in the territory.
  • Meet or exceed sales goals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers.
  • Sell and promote products in wine and spirits portfolio. 
  • Effective brand and package placement/presentation.
  • Monitor stock rotation, ensure valid license is in each account on each delivery, monitor pricing and effectiveness of sales promotions.
  • Responsible for updating all account information including; timely uploading of orders, update inventory data and maintain and collect all other data.
  • Be available nights and weekends to support promotions, specials events, etc. as necessary.
  • Ensure the use and maintenance of P.O.S. in all assigned accounts while ensuring compliance of all alcoholic beverage regulations regarding signage.
  • Ensure timely execution of all marketing programs from suppliers and /or KEI.
  • Work occasional evenings and weekends for promotions and tastings.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in the beverage wholesaler industry and/or 2+ years B2B sales experience.
  • 1+ years of experience of wine and spirits sales preferred.
  • College degree preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective computer skills (MS Office products).
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.  
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements of position including repetitive lifting of products, stooping, bending, walking and standing.
  • Must be able to repetitively life 25 pounds.
  • Must reside in the central Kentucky market.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to Company's insurance carrier.
  • Meet requirements to obtain and maintain an ABC solicitors license.
Kentucky Eagle was built on teamwork and equal opportunity.  We will continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to advance and achieve their full potential.  It is the policy of Kentucky Eagle to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.  

How To Apply

Visit https://www.kyeagle.net/careers to apply.

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