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We are Grapevine Distributors, family-owned and one of the oldest wine importers and distributors in NC. We represent some of the most renowned and respected names in the wine world (Joseph Drouhin, Bollinger, Haut-Brion, Vega Sicilia, La Spinetta, Mount Eden, Merry Edwards, Patricia Green, Ken Wright)
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of the Sales Representative is to provide our customers with exemplary service, create relationships, be dependable and dedicated and take initiative of your sales territory, while maintaining the integrity of the Grapevine values with a positive attitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a sales and marketing plan to sell the wines represented by Grapevine within the assigned territory
- Meet established weekly, monthly, and yearly goals
- Cold call existing and new restaurants and wine shops within the territory to develop new business
- Monitor growth and opportunities within the territory with the use of weekly and monthly reporting tools
- Communicate in an extremely timely manner with customers, the office, and management
- Coordinate and conduct supplier ride-withs, in-store tastings, wine dinners, charity events, and staff trainings
- Work with the accounting department to resolve payment issues within the territory
- Work with the warehouse to coordinate product delivery, including assisting with deliveries during holidays, short weeks, and staffing shortages
- Attend team and company meeting when required
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Prefer at least two years of experience in the fine wine market
- Knowledge of the wine growing regions and grapes of France, Spain, and Italy
- Resident of Charlotte, NC Metro Area
- Be at least 21 years old with a valid NC driver’s license and insurance
- Proven customer service skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Goal oriented
- Able to work with little supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical demands to include driving, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, standing, and squatting
- May require lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying or pulling up to 45lbs
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
- Reliable transportation, laptop computer, cell phone
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base/bonus package
- Medical Benefits 401k available
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
