Description

Cavalier Distributing is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Wine Market Specialist to join our sales team in the wine division for the Fairview Park, Rocky River and surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our accounts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wine, a proven track record of success in sales, and a strong understanding of the wine industry. 

• Present new offerings to accounts on a regular basis to enhance both current and new business growth.
• Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by communicating with and visiting each account at their preferred frequency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Identify accounts that are not currently customers and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest wine trends.
• Build lasting relationships with our customers, accomplish preset account objectives, merchandise accounts with quality and current point-of-sale.
• Meet standards set forth by the Wine & Low Proof Manager
• Execute programs to drive key supplier sales objectives.
• Monitor quality control standards (product freshness) and ensure that all products are rotated and code policy is followed.
• Ensure compliance with all legal guidelines, company and supplier standards and policies with display builds, ensuring displays are positioned in an impactful location.
• Conduct events and other promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required.
• Understand and adhere to state controlled liquor regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise.
• Execute monthly goals as related to business activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Awaiting You After 60 days:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account with a Company Match
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement for Craft Beer Purchases
• Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of Cavalier Distributing products.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates including evenings and/or weekends for special events.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to speak and write the English language at least at the high school level is required.
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to process information/merchandise.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, Company Sales Representatives, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to read maps/directions and operate GPS units.

Essential Physical Requirements: (Lifting-Exactly how much, bending, climbing, driving equipment, etc.).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to fill orders.
• Ability to handle product generally weighing 0 - 45 pounds.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.