What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Sales Representative position at Knoxville Beverage Company?
Knoxville Beverage Company is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the region. We owe our success to the philosophy of selling and marketing premium brands from innovative producers and suppliers, while also offering popular priced brands that afford consumers great value. Our vision for the future is to continue to seek premium brands while recognizing a need for value in the marketplace.
We are seeking a Sales Representative to join our independent retail team. Independent Retail Wine Sales Representatives perform a variety of functions related to the sales and marketing of wine.
Duties include:
- Follows established procedures and guidelines to promote and sell Knoxville Beverage products within an assigned geographic area
- Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to accommodate buyer’s schedule and geographic restrictions
- Provides off premise customers with exceptional customer service and extensive product knowledge
- Stays organized to complete duties including product placement, pre-selling, and product planning
- Effectively communicates with customers in regards to vintage/price changes and product availability
- Works with customers and staff to enhance knowledge of Knoxville Beverage products
- Attends promotions, hosts tasting and wine dinner, and participates in supplier market visits
- Comprehends and operates under state and local laws, rules and regulations that pertain to alcohol sales
- Works nights and weekends as needed on promotional activities and other account activities
- Sales or restaurant experience required
- Some college preferred
- Valid Driver's License with ability to meet company driving history requirements
- Ability to obtain State of Tennessee ABC Wholesalers Representative permit
- Drug and background checks required
Knoxville Beverage Company offers a full benefit package including:
- Annual and quarterly incentives and bonuses
- Car allowance
- Company cell phone and tablet
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting 1st of the month after 30 days
- $150 monthly contribution to health savings account if enrolled in medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company paid long term disability insurance
- Short term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 401k with 100% company match
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000