Wine Sales/Marketing Manager Needed

Posted by: Spring Ahead, Inc.

Posted date: 2010-Mar-03

Location: Orlando. FL

Spring Ahead, Inc. is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a Sales/ Marketing Manager Position for a booming Finger Lakes Winery. The chosen individual will act as the company’s representative within the Northern Florida Territory with a regional focus in Orlando. This winery is a very hip, fun, and sales driven company.

This is a full time position that will be an amazing opportunity for the right individual. The ideal candidate will thrive on change, building and maintaining new relationships, and thinking outside the box. Because this is not the typical 9-5 job, the future representative must be a goal orientated self starter and exhibit a positive attitude with strong communication and customer service skills. It is necessary that our representative is creative, level headed, and proactive with a consistent “make it happen” attitude.

Position Responsibilities

Make sales calls to Off and On Premise accounts to create new placements, cultivate customer relations, and schedule consumer tastings (approximately 80% of the time will be at off premise accounts)
Execute consumer tastings to increase distribution and sales (approximately 80+% of the consumer tastings will be at off premise accounts)
Work with local distributor representatives to sell into on and off premise accounts
Conduct wait staff training seminars and install point of sale pieces as needed.
Manage the receipt, storage, and inventory of event materials
Compile reporting measure and digital pictures on a weekly/ monthly basis
Exhibit discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives.
Work flexible hours which may include early morning, evenings, and/or weekends.

Position Requirements

College degree preferred but not required
3-5 years of sales, marketing, and/or promotional experience
Strong appreciation and enthusiasm for wine, and a desire to learn more
Knowledge of local on/off premise wine and spirits market, including laws & statutes
Demonstrated computer, communication, and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must have home office with computer and internet access
Networking savvy (good working knowledge of social media)
Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of state registration and insurance, and a clean driving record.
Must have clear criminal record and good credit history
Must be at least 21 years of age, a US Citizen, and able to lift 45 lbs comfortably
Self-motivated, goal oriented, responsible, and comfortable working autonomously
Ability to prioritize and juggle many tasks as well as work within prescribed timelines and deadlines.
Outgoing and personable an absolute must, if you are not a people person please don’t apply!

Compensation
Our compensation package rewards hard work and effort.
• Very competitive salary, monthly bonus structure, and benefits allowance

If this position sounds exciting and you meet the above requirements, please respond for immediate consideration via email with your resume and cover letter to hr

springaheadinc.com . Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Title	Wine Sales/Marketing Manager Needed
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Posted By	Spring Ahead, Inc.
Job Function	Sales and Marketing
Start Date
Salary
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Email	hrspringaheadinc.com
Location	Orlando. FL


Deadline	2010-Mar-20

Category
Location	All Wine Job Locations -> Other US Locations
Job Type	Wine Job Types -> Full-time
Classification	All Wine Job Classifications -> Wine Sales & Marketing
Description	Spring Ahead, Inc. is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a Sales/ Marketing Manager Position for a booming Finger Lakes Winery. The chosen individual will act as the company’s representative within the Northern Florida Territory with a regional focus in Orlando. This winery is a very hip, fun, and sales driven company. This is a full time position that will be an amazing opportunity for the right individual. The ideal candidate will thrive on change, building and maintaining new relationships, and thinking outside the box. Because this is not the typical 9-5 job, the future representative must be a goal orientated self starter and exhibit a positive attitude with strong communication and customer service skills. It is necessary that our representative is creative, level headed, and proactive with a consistent “make it happen” attitude. Position Responsibilities Make sales calls to Off and On Premise accounts to create new placements, cultivate customer relations, and schedule consumer tastings (approximately 80% of the time will be at off premise accounts) Execute consumer tastings to increase distribution and sales (approximately 80+% of the consumer tastings will be at off premise accounts) Work with local distributor representatives to sell into on and off premise accounts Conduct wait staff training seminars and install point of sale pieces as needed. Manage the receipt, storage, and inventory of event materials Compile reporting measure and digital pictures on a weekly/ monthly basis Exhibit discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives. Work flexible hours which may include early morning, evenings, and/or weekends. Position Requirements College degree preferred but not required 3-5 years of sales, marketing, and/or promotional experience Strong appreciation and enthusiasm for wine, and a desire to learn more Knowledge of local on/off premise wine and spirits market, including laws & statutes Demonstrated computer, communication, and presentation skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Must have home office with computer and internet access Networking savvy (good working knowledge of social media) Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of state registration and insurance, and a clean driving record. Must have clear criminal record and good credit history Must be at least 21 years of age, a US Citizen, and able to lift 45 lbs comfortably Self-motivated, goal oriented, responsible, and comfortable working autonomously Ability to prioritize and juggle many tasks as well as work within prescribed timelines and deadlines. Outgoing and personable an absolute must, if you are not a people person please don’t apply! Compensation Our compensation package rewards hard work and effort. • Very competitive salary, monthly bonus structure, and benefits allowance If this position sounds exciting and you meet the above requirements, please respond for immediate consideration via email with your resume and cover letter to hrspringaheadinc.com . Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.