What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winery Outside Sales Representative position at Thousand Islands Winery®?
Established in 2002, the Thousand Islands Winery® has established itself as a regional landmark in the Thousand Islands region of New York. Thousand Islands Winery® is the largest wine producer in the Thousand Islands and is located in Alexandria Bay, NY. It is a premium wine making facility with production, farming, and wine distribution operations. In 2009 it was named as New York’s “Winery of the Year” by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.
Thousand Islands Winery® seeks to fill an Outside Sales Representative position on our wholesale sales team. The ideal candidate should live in or around the Broome County area, and have at least one year of past experience as an Outside Sales Representative, employee of a winery or alcohol/wine distributor, or other experience working in the alcoholic beverage industry. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for developing and managing our Thousand Islands sales territory.
Primary Duties:
- Conduct routine visits to existing accounts
- Take new orders and replenish inventory
- Account for accurate inventory and ordering data
- Make weekly sales calls to new and existing accounts
- Conduct routine in-person wine tastings at account sites
- Conduct weekly Zoom conference calls with Wholesale team
Qualifications and Requirements:
- At least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2-3 years experience in outside sales, customer service, or other industry-related experience
- Possess a valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs without accommodations
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of wine (WSET certification desired)
- Experience in sales, marketing, or business-related field
- Computer competency at Microsoft Office, Square, and POS programs
- Passion for wine to include wine regions, varietals, food pairing techniques, and wine making
The compensation for this position is commission based with added compensation for mileage when using personally owned vehicle.
Job Type: Commission
Pay: $100.00 - $200.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $100 - $200
