Job Responsibilities:
- Promote the use of the companys portfolio throughout regional markets specifically within the retail chain industry by being the point person for select retail sites to merchandise specific products as requested by customers.
- Develop an effective marketing and sales strategic plan to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
- Maintain routine contact with key decisionmakers to develop support.
- Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
- Ensure products are merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures rotate stock appropriately and verify correct pricing and pointofsale materials.
- Provide timely educational programs materials and services when deemed necessary.
- Work with management to monitor sales growth and market penetration using monthly reporting tools.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as accounting and customer service to resolve billing ordering or shipping issues within the designated territory.
- Meet agreedupon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
- Arrive at work appointments meetings and all workrelated functions on time and as scheduled.
- Provide pictures of display cold box or shelf reset executions upon request from management or other internal departments.
- Communicate effectively to management regarding any specific customer requests.
- Keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited to provide to management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. climb ladders bend sit carry stand reach and drive.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Chain retail sales experience preferred.
- Wine knowledge preferred.
- Demonstrated computer knowledge.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Field sales with significant travel by automobile.
Equipment/Machinery Used:
- Automobile telephone copier computer (or tablet) fax machine calculator.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 45 lbs. bending sitting carrying standing manual dexterity reaching visual acuity driving.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid drivers license.
- Chain retail sales experience preferred.
- Wine knowledge preferred.
- Demonstrated computer knowledge.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.