Job Description

Job Description:

CELEBRATING OUR 40TH YEAR AS THE LEADING INDEPENDENT COMPANY IN THE REGION

We are a leading distributor of fine wines serving the mid Atlantic since 1986 and have an outstanding opportunity available in a well seasoned territory covering Southern MD and Prince Georges County. We are seeking a motivated, self-directed Sales Representative that works well under pressure .

The Representative will be responsible for maximizing sales of supplier brands to the trade through effective planning, selling, merchandising, and communication of company and supplier objectives.

The ability to share work space, travel by car, dress appropriately, attend sales meetings in our Howard County offices, and meet deadlines are all requirements of this position.

The successful candidate will have wine related experience with an understanding of the wine & spirits industry. He/She must be a results oriented professional with superior communication skills using diplomacy and discretion, as well having strong customer service skills.

A Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or equivalent training and work experience is preferred.
Ability to hold a Solicitor's permit is a must, as is familiarity with the territory.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, continuously growing organization with the regions finest portfolio, fine tuned over 40 years, featuring products from wine regions worldwide.

CANDIDATE'S MUST-
1) BE SELF MOTIVATED AND COMPETITIVE
2) BE DEDICATED AND CAREER ORIENTED
3) HAVE A TRUE LOVE OF WINE
4) HAVE A CREATIVE MIND
5) DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS INTEGRITY
6) DEMONSTRATE LOYALTY
7) BE TENACIOUS
8) HAVE A LONG TERM CAREER COMMITMENT
9) BE PHYSICALLY FIT (BE ABLE TO LIFT 40 LBS WITHOUT STRAIN)
10)BE WILLING TO SEEK OUT NEW ACCOUNTS AND GROW TERRITORY
11)BE WILLING TO WORK WITH SUPPLIERS, ORGANIZE WINE DINNERS, AND STAFF TRAINING
12)BE WILLING TO CONDUCT PRODUCT TASTINGS TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS
13)HAVE A VALID DRIVING PERMIT, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION & RESIDE IN TERRITORY
14)HAVE COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SKILLS INCLUDING OUTLOOK,WORD & EXCEL
15)HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND BE A TEAM PLAYER
16)HAVE COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF WINE VARIETALS AND INTERNATIONAL WINES
17)HAVE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

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