Sales Representatives - Orange County/Long Beach

Wine Business Irvine, CA $45,000.00 - $90,000.00 Full Time

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Summary

Full-time wine sales work calling on assigned accounts, building new accounts, and providing staff training and wine education. Requires a high school/GED, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, current auto insurance, age 21+, and ability to lift 45 lbs.

Highlights

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off
Experience
2 years wine industry sales preferred
Education
High school or GED diploma
Tips / Commission
Monthly commissions
License Required
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, current auto insurance
Physical Requirements
Lift a minimum of 45 lbs
Number of Openings
Multiple positions
Department
Sales and Marketing
Type
Full-Time
Age Requirement
At least 21 years old

Job description

Grape Expectations is currently seeking full-time Sales Representatives and Brokers (other books are ok) to join our Southern California Sales Team.
We have multiple positions open all over Long Beach, North and South Orange County that will focus on Broad Market accounts.
We are looking for experienced, organized, self-motivated candidates who are willing to use a consultative sales approach to sell our diverse portfolio of wines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:ALL Maintain a Master Route to regularly call on all assigned accounts and ensure that customers are getting their wine in a timely manner
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
• Personal motivation and a drive to succeed in a highly competitive environment.
• Consistent growth of distribution within assigned accounts; as well as through new account activation in assigned territory
• Establish & maintain rapport with buyers and key contacts at all accounts
• Conduct staff training and wine education for applicable accounts
• Develop monthly, weekly, and daily written plans for execution
• Identify opportunities, develop and implement ‘Account Action Plans’
• Increase business through new placements, managing sell-through with customers, and regularly opening new accounts in territory
• Maintain territory’s accounts receivable
• Work closely with suppliers, sales managers & key account managers to maintain a high standard of service for all customers
• Responding to emails and phone calls, from management, operations, and suppliers in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School or GED diploma.
• Two (2) years of sales experience in the wine industry is preferred
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft 365 apps and using an iPad
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current automobile insurance
• Must reside within 15 miles of territory
• Must be at least 21 years of age

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication, written communication, and listening skills
• Must be a team player who can multi-task and respond quickly to demanding situations.

COMPENSATION:
This is a full-time position with a base salary; supplemented by monthly commissions and regular incentives. Grape Expectations also offers a full range of benefits - including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Job category: Sales and Marketing

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