Wine Salesperson

A specialty Greek wine importing and distribution company is seeking an experienced Wine Salesperson.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Follow/develop marketing plan for sales execution
• Both inside and outside sales. Local travel expected across NJ/NY.
• Stay in close contact with accounts, providing excellent customer service and executing sales in a professional manner.
• Work closely with superiors to develop the following:
• Sales goals and target customers
• Effective trade promotions that maximize sales
• Communicate with customers on a regular basis

Typical Customer Accounts / Market Overview:

• Restaurants
• Wine/Liquor Retail Stores

Recommended Skills and Prerequisites:

• At least 3 years of food/beverage industry experience
• At least 3 years of sales experience
• Demonstrate project management & leadership skills
• Must be comfortable with spending whole days out in the market visiting accounts, acquiring new accounts, and marketing our brands and products
• Superior analytical, oral and written communication skill
• Knowledge of Greek/Mediterranean wine, food and/or language
• High level of personal, work and professional ethics
• Helpful and enthusiastic "can do" attitude is a must

Please submit a resume and optional cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in this position along with three time slots during which you are available to contact. We will work closely with qualifying candidates to reach their salary requirements, explain all aspects of the specified job and assist in relocation if necessary. Qualifying applicants can expect to hear back within a few days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person