Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants is celebrating forty plus years of business in Hawaii and California. We cater to the fine wine market with our global portfolio of luxury wine and sake. Service and product knowledge are key to our success. Our business is growing in Kauai and we are looking for the next enthusiastic wine, service and sales superstar. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of wine and experience in either wine sales or restaurant wine service. This person will also have existing relationships and connections within the Kauai restaurant community.
Job Responsibilities include:
Build and Maintain buyer relationships at assigned accounts.
Develop the customer base through superior knowledge of our wines, quality presentations, consistent servicing of accounts and overall market place.
Grow sales placements and revenue within each account by effectively targeting wine lists and retail opportunities.
Execute new account goals by implementing an effective program and following up on qualified leads. Identify sales opportunities, challenges, and solutions.
Effective communication both internally and externally.
Commit to same day responses to all customer and company communications.
Execute and support supplier and company ride-with’s, tasting events, and promotions. Educate customers about the portfolio of wines and categories.
Create weekly action plan required to reach sales goals and expand customer base.
Actively participate in regular sales meetings, individual goal reviews and educational tours of wineries and vineyards.
Requirements:
At least 2 years sales experience in the fine wine market, and comfort with persuasive presentation skills.
Sufficient computer skills and comfort with MS Office
Effectively use a tablet or laptop computer
Willingness and ability to work weekends and evenings as needed
Proven past sales success, ability to maximize opportunities with key accounts and existing contacts, experience within sales territory is a plus.
Experience in selling wines from around the world.
A professional knowledge of fine wine.
Must reside within territory.
Must be goal oriented, well organized, wine passionate, have positive attitude, assertive individual that is comfortable presenting wine
A self starter that also responds well to direction
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Knowledge of both chain retail and on premise accounts is a plus
Dependable vehicle
Proof of an acceptable driving record
Chambers & Chambers offers a competitive commission rate and benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan and a rewarding work experience along with benefits. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and salary history. Only qualified candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay – Depending on Experience