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Palo Alto, California

Account Sales Executive - Mountain View/Santa Clara/Los Altos/Menlo Park

Manage assigned territory of off-premise chain accounts. Sell displays, build and merchandise displays, maintain 100% distribution, and complete administrative responsibilities for the territory.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

  • Manage an established chain grocery store territory of approximately 50 accounts
  • Maintain 100% shelf distribution of all authorized items for each account
  • Effectively present new item distribution and direct store delivery items
  • Rotate vintages, fill shelves, fill cold box, build displays, and maintain Royal Wine Company merchandising standards
  • Ability to make persuasive sales pitches using wine knowledge and sales based facts. (IRI, ROI, margins)
  • Establish & maintain rapport with chain district managers, store managers, liquor department managers, and other store personnel
  • Displays original thinking and creativity for problem solving
  • Sell current programs and initiatives by creating sales presentations tailored to each account
  • Identify opportunities to create engaging mass floor displays in impactful display locations
  • Responsible for working within approved expense budget and submitting report by the end of each month.
  • Complete daily preplans, recaps, and distribution reports
  • Follow the Regal 8 steps to a successful sales call in all accounts
  • Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings, participate in reviewing goals and develop execution plan
  • Responsible for carrying cell phone and point of sales materials in vehicle during working hours
  • Effectively work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to change easily
  • Actively participate in in trainings and meetings to support self-development and professional growth
  • Additional duties as assigned by District Manager

Job Requirements

  • Successful candidate must: be at least 21 years of age
  • Must possess a current driver’s license; maintain current auto insurance coverage and have a clean driving record
  • Ability to repetitively lift a minimum of 50 lbs; be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and lift repetitively
  • Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and listening skills are required
  • This position requires the availability to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary, for special events
  • Candidate must be willing to reside within territory
  • Must be self-motivated, willing to work hard, and striving to learn more. Must have a passion and excitement for wine and maintain a high level of integrity

Position Title

Account Sales Executive - Royal Division
Department
Sales
Reports To
District Manager – Royal
Pay Range

$22.00 per hour for the first six months then will move to $24.00 per hour
In addition to the hourly wage, the Account Sales Executive is eligible for a discretionary bonus, a $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 insurance – medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Wine discounts!