Sales Representative

The Company:

The Mitchell Wine Group was founded in 2004 with one mission: to be the best independent wholesaler of fine wine in the state of Oregon. Our chief endeavor is to provide superior customer service to our growing list of clients. Our core values are service, teamwork and fun! We are proudly local owned, with Oregon roots dating back more than a century. Though we pride ourselves on our comprehensive portfolio of wines and spirits at all price points, our greatest asset is our employees. We are continually dedicated to building the most outstanding Team.

The Position:

The Sales Representative will be assigned existing Mitchell Wine Group customer accounts to maintain and grow. The expectation for the Sales Representative is to increase sales within given accounts and by opening new accounts. The individual must possess a consistent drive to sell, desire to learn, build un-biased relationships, provide outstanding customer service, and be willing to put themself outside of their comfort zone to take on new challenges.

Essential Functions & Competencies Required:

·       Ability to create and execute a plan to hit sales goals

·       Demonstrate integrity and accountability; provide trustworthy and reliable service

·       Cultivate new relationships with co-workers, customers and the community without hesitation

·       Make cold calls, solve problems and tackle the unknown

·       Desire to learn new skills and approaches, receive feedback, and persevere through hardship

·       Productive with time management, proactively create a daily schedule of tasks to complete, and manage competing priorities

·       Efficiently route time based on geography and customer needs

·       Operational and administrative excellence with a strong eye for accuracy, errors, inconsistencies

·       Ability to take ownership of all job responsibilities; follow through on agreements and expectations

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills; active listening, and presentation skills

·       Contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork, kindness, active listening, and respect

·       Self-driven with ability to work independently without daily direction of the Sales Manager

·       Ability to execute tasks with the direction of Sales and Brand Managers as needed

·       Execute tasks with urgency, quickly pivot to time-sensitive tasks

·       Showcase wine knowledge and desire to quickly learn Mitchell's portfolio

·       Desire to grow professionally, endless hunger to sell, increase sales and apply oneself consistently

Education, Technology, and Previous Experience:

·       High school diploma or equivalent required

·       Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred, or commensurate industry training

·       Valid OLCC Server's Permit

·       Previous sales or customer service experience a plus

·       Proficient in both retail and restaurant sales environments

·       Proficient in Microsoft office apps and ability to quickly learn new programs

Physical Requirements:

·       Ability to drive in adverse weather and environmental conditions, getting in and out of vehicle as required to service accounts

·       Ability to repeatedly move products weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling

·       Repetitive bending, kneeling, occasional climbing and display building are required

·       Reliable vehicle to service the sales territory

·       Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of insurance for vehicle required

Work Environment:

·       Must reside within an agreed upon location/geography to service customers

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Mitchell Wine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) matching
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• PTO to support your work-life balance
• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA, FSA)
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance – Basic Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability and more!