Job Description

Job Description

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual? Do you excel at forming relationships and providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy great food, wines and craft spirits? If so, you could be an excellent candidate for our highly respected sales team.

Vintage Imports, founded in 1980, is an established and successful locally based importer and wholesale distributor of wines and spirits. We focus on quality products from the US and around the world, with an emphasis on high-quality, family-owned, boutique producers in addition to some of the top national brands.

We are seeking a Sales Representative to cover Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley and join our rapidly growing wine and spirits sales team.

Job Responsibilities:ALL\tProvide exceptional service to foster ongoing and lasting customer relationships
\tPresent and sell a portfolio of wines & spirits to restaurants and grocery stores within the sales territory
\tProspect and contact potential new customers
\tContinuously improve product/portfolio knowledge
\tHost in-store promotional events, such as tastings and/or staff trainings, wine dinners, etc (may include some night/weekend activities)
\tAssist customers with proper and effective merchandising, including preferred shelf placement, merchandising, promotional collateral, etc
\tAttend monthly sales meetings in Bristol, PA
\tReview each customer's individual needs and understand how to tailor sales efforts for maximize ROI
\tProvide after-the-sale follow-up and support to ensure customers' success with the product(s)
\tMonitor customer receivables and facilitate timely collections

Job Requirements:
\tStrong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
\tMust have prior wine sales experience
\tBasic wine and spirits knowledge (Sommelier certification or similar a plus)
\tBachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
\tAbility to build rapport with customers and close a sale
\tEntrepreneurial drive; must be motivated to work independently
\tImpeccably well organized and detail oriented
\tAble to formulate creative and innovative strategies to develop business
\tValid driver's license and reliable properly registered and insured vehicle a MUST
\tSmartphone & computer skills are essential
\tAbility to lift 40 lbs

Compensation:
\tBase + commission + Bonus (Pay scale is based on experience and current customer account list)
\tMedical/Dental/Vision insurance
\t401K with tiered company match
\tDisability and Life Insurance benefits
\tHome office and vehicle expense reimbursement
\tPotential for bonuses and travel rewards

Vintage Imports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job category: Sales and Marketing

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Night shift,

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