Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Grow and foster professional relationships with AAA accounts in assigned region. Support and achieve sales goals and incentives. Goals may include new placements, cases, and revenue
- Work with the On-Premise Sales team to drive volume of the fine wine portfolios within Kobrand
- Provide educational wine training to accounts and staff through tastings, seminars, and special events
- Develop and continue to build relationships with Regal Wine Company and accounts
- Construct unique wine presentations that embrace Regal Wine Co. and Kobrand standards, programs and initiatives and elevate trade credibility
- Drive new business to gain market share through new accounts and points of distribution
- Prioritize and preplan daily for each account to maximize efficiency and region growth
- Ability to make sales presentations using wine knowledge, ROI, margins and pour costs
- Communicate pertinent information between management, accounts, and sales representatives
- Ability to effectively present one-on-one or in a group setting
- Continue to develop wine knowledge, business acumen and sales skills
- Ability to adapt and respond to change quickly
- Other duties may be assigned by Regal VP
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of wine sales experience required
- High level of wine knowledge. Certifications a plus
- Available to work flexible hours, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends for special events
- Ability to travel within California up to 6x per year, out of the territory, for education and training
- Able to repetitively lift a minimum of 50 lbs; be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and lift repetitively
- Must possess a current driver’s license; maintain current auto insurance and a clean driving record
Department
Sales
Pay Range
The annual salary for this role ranges from $87,000-$130,000. Compensation will be determined by the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.
In addition to the salary, Fine Wine Specialist are eligible for a discretionary bonus, $500 a month auto allowance, gas card for business, company issued cell phone, paid home internet (up to $50/month), expense account and other sales incentives.
Additional Benefits
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
- Paid volunteer time
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!