New Haven County, CT - Wine Field Sales Representative

Tri-Vin Wines and Spirits is looking for motivated, aggressive and professional-minded Wine Sales representatives for established sales territories in New Haven County, CT (New Haven, Milford, Stratford, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Shelton).

Responsibilities:

. Calling on off and on-premise accounts to give successful presentations for decision-making buyers that result in the sales of wine and/or

spirits

. Increasing product placements and opening new accounts

. Maintaining, develop, maintain, and grow sales by working directly with retailers

. Planning and executing a daily schedule of sales calls via a pre-determined account run

. Meeting or exceeding pre-determined service expectations while effectively selling the portfolio and fulfilling designated account run

management objectives

. Working with supplier representatives and managers in the field to promote sales in territory

. Participate in trade and in-store tasting events. Set up tastings with account managers and follow up accordingly

. Communicate and work with suppliers in your market

. Improving the marketability of products through shelf management, display position and price point

Management

. Effectively planning on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis in relation to achieving applicable sales goals

. Following through on issues deemed important to management, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications:

. Candidate should have three years of wholesale experience, or commensurate experience in the hospitality industry, interpersonal skills, and

strong work ethic

. Basic knowledge of wine, new and old world, and desire to expand wine education

. Ability to create opportunity and close a sale

. Self-motivated and able to work independently

. Excellent personal and written presentation and communication skills

. Computer literate and tech savvy

. Valid Driver’s license and Motor Vehicle

Tri-Vin Wines and Spirits offers a competitive employment package that includes a commission-based salary, generous monthly bonus program, monthly car/travel expense allowance, 401k, health insurance and other incentives. If you qualify and/or in the restaurant, bar industry with a passion for wine and spirit sales we invite you to apply.