What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine and Low Proof Specialist - Columbus, OH position at Cavalier Distributing Company?
Description
Cavalier Distributing is the distributor for a portfolio of craft specialty beverages across Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Founded in 1992, Cavalier has been partnering with some of the finest suppliers across the Craft and Import Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Non-alcoholic beverage sectors to meet all the beverage needs for our customers. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and knowledgeable sales expertise in servicing our more than 10,000 accounts.
Join the Adventure with Cavalier's Wine Sales Team! Cavalier is on the lookout for an energetic individual to join our dynamic sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our accounts. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication abilities and be highly motivated.
This position is based in the Cincinnati market. 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.
Cavalier offers competitive compensation, a great 401(k) match, comprehensive medical and ancillary benefit coverage, and ample opportunities for growth. So, join our team of over 450 passionate sales, delivery, warehouse, logistic and support professionals today!
- 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:
- Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates including evenings and/or weekends for special events.
- Excellent customer relation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate with supervisor, Company Sales Representatives, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
- Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
- Must have reliable transportation.
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.