TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Sherwood, OR,
Oregon
We are an established commercial supplier of winery equipment, services and consumables and are seeking a strategic marketing & sales candidate who has high motivation and ability to grow a territory and service our existing customer base. Must be capable of building and maintaining solid relationships with customers, primarily winemakers, as well as have a strong understanding of wine processing and packaging. This position is based in OR and will cover the Pacific NW area.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Successful outside sales experience to, and / or involvement technically in the wine industry
•Good understanding of wine production practices and general fermentation technology.
•Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
•Successful track record of developing new accounts while protecting existing business.
•Experience working with large and small wineries alike via phone, email and face-to-face
•Pleasent, Persistent, independent, and professional approach to customers and the workplace
•Experience with reporting and regular communication with manager, as well as strong organizational skills
•Open to regular overnight travel as required
•Experience selling enological supplies/services and familiarity with Grape processing and wine making equipment. Hands on experience preferred.
*Hands on winery equipment experience helpful
Qualifications:
Demonstrated sales ability including the ability to cold-call on new prospects and existing customers to pro-actively sell new and existing technical products. Must be able to gather data, assist in developing a business solution and proposal and closing the sale. Must be able to successfully manage multiple customers, projects and tasks simultaneously. Successful time management and project management abilities are essential. Demonstrated ability to work from oral and written instructions and make decisions under limited supervision; handle multiple priorities; be detail oriented; follow through with commitments. Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and have the ability to be insured under the company policy. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years of outside sales experience required. Experience in the wine industry preferred.
Renumeration:
Salary DOE, tools of the trade including phone and computer, potential commissions & bonuses, and company health plan
