Sales Representative - Cleveland, OH
Summary
Build and manage a sales territory with face-to-face visits, phone/email outreach, trade and consumer tasting events, and monthly sales meetings. Requires a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Health, dental, flexible spending, 401(k) matching
- Experience
- Wholesale sales preferred; retail or restaurant experience considered
- Tips / Commission
- Commission sales position
- License Required
- Current driver's license
- Travel Required
- Regular travel to Akron, Canton, and Warren
- Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Department
- Sales and Marketing
- Reports To
- Sales Manager, Ohio
Job description
Skurnik Wines & Spirits prides ourselves on the finest selection of fine wines and spirits, and the best service and hospitality in the business, with a growing sales team. We are seeking a talented Sales Representative to build upon existing business in the Cleveland metro region.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:ALL This position is Cleveland metro based, with an expectation of regular travel to Akron, Canton, & Warren
•Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
• Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
• Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
• Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
• Participate in monthly sales meetings
• Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
• Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
• Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required.
• Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
• High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
• Understanding of the Ohio marketplace and relevant competition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to self-start and work independently
• Detail-oriented and solution-focused
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
• Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Reports to:
• Sales Manager, Ohio
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a commission sales position yielding a salary of $80-$92K/year, plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary).
Job category: Sales and Marketing
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:ALL This position is Cleveland metro based, with an expectation of regular travel to Akron, Canton, & Warren
•Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
• Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
• Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
• Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
• Participate in monthly sales meetings
• Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
• Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
• Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required.
• Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
• High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
• Understanding of the Ohio marketplace and relevant competition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to self-start and work independently
• Detail-oriented and solution-focused
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
• Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Reports to:
• Sales Manager, Ohio
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a commission sales position yielding a salary of $80-$92K/year, plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary).
Job category: Sales and Marketing