Represent AVA Wine + Spirits' extensive portfolio to new and existing customer accounts in the Southeast Wisconsin area. Build and develop professional relationships with assigned customer accounts to grow distribution, market share, and overall sales of AVA Wine + Spirits products. This is an outside sales position.

We are looking to fill this role ASAP!

Key Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ability to comprehend monthly product pricing, programming and promotions changes to achieve successful sale, distribution, and placement of products.
• Work with Management to assist in creating customized sales strategies.
• Establish an efficient schedule of regular calls and customer appointments with accounts in an assigned area.
• Analyze and explore the market to identify opportunities for new customers.
• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customer's needs.
• Execute to meet monthly sales goals for volume and activity of supplier brands as set by management.
• Ensure maximum brand visibility and consistent product levels at customer locations through proper inventory and merchandising.
• Obtain product payments to ensure timely accounts receivable collections according to company credit policies.
• Maintain open communication with management regarding market demands to avoid out of stock situations. Understands the need for a high awareness of current inventory levels.
• Ability to transport and deliver products to customers in extenuating circumstances.
• Ability to handle customer issues and complaints and solve them with the assistance of management.
• Maintain professional relationships with all suppliers by participating in effective supplier work with opportunities.
• Able to attend and actively participate in regular sales meetings to stay informed on company and supplier activities.
• Maintain professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Able to conduct promotional and educational seminars in accounts when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Currently working in wine route sales in Southeast Wisconsin preferred.
• Wine & Spirits product knowledge ideal.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) is required.
• Outside sales experience required
• Route sales experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation
• Ability and willingness to work independently and in the context of a team environment.
• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs from ground level.
• Must maintain professional behavior and appearance at all times.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for health benefit reimbursement, monthly auto mileage and phone reimbursements. Opportunities for advancement within.

Compensation: Depends on prior experience and sales performance. This role provides a base salary and sales commission with variable pay and incentives. It is very possible and expected that the person in this role would earn an annual income that exceeds the pay range listed above after 24 months with the company.

To be considered for this position you must complete the survey at the following link: https://take.surveys.ci/s/paswooe6Q3/89149

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
If you test positive for COVID it is expected that you will remain home from work until symptoms have subsided and you test negative.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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