Wine Sales Representative On-Premise

Job description

Primary Function: Sales reps solicit orders for all products listed in their book from each of their retail accounts. They also sell these retailers' business-building ideas for the products listed in their book. To do that, they are responsible for understanding in-store and on-premise merchandising principles and to suggest uses of these principles in each of their retail accounts. They are expected to manage their territory in such a way that both the suppliers, the distributor and their retail accounts will obtain the very best possible sales from the products they are responsible for selling. Major Responsibilities: Customer Relations: Effectively establish and develop rapport with all customers. Handle customer complaints, delinquent payments, and similar activities. Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities and customers. Present fact-based, profit centered presentations and overcome objections. Answer questions and present proof for sales proposals. Sell new items, brand extensions, ad features, displays and promotions to both on- and off-premise accounts. Effectively communicate with Team Leader and drivers any problems, issues, or opportunities within sa...