Now Hiring - Virginia Imports - Wine Sales Representative - On Premise: Northern Virginia in Springfield, VA

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Position: Sales Representative - Northern Virginia

Job Description

: Virginia Imports is a local family-owned business with roots going back to 1908 that has evolved to be the largest Independent Wine Distributor in Virginia. Our success is grounded in our core values that put people first. We offer an exciting workplace environment that is inclusive and emphasizes the growth and development of our associates. Virginia Imports is focused on providing its customers with Best-in-Class service and becoming the Distributor of choice in our marketing area. Virginia Imports is looking for talented and energetic Sales Representatives to join our growing Sales team. This role is responsible for advancing and securing sales in a designated territory, servicing the needs of the existing sales accounts, and driving incremental business by using informed and consultative selling. As a Sales Representative, you will cultivate and grow on-premise account relationships to maximize the sales of supplier brands through effective planning, selling execution and communication resulting in the achievement of company and supplier objectives. Core

Duties

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Responsibilities

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• Call on accounts and cover daily route by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
• Analyzes account base by visiting each account and identifying opportunities, ensuring National Account compliance where applicable and completing necessary surveys.
• Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers that focus on balancing company priorities, customer needs and developing Innovation brands.
• Maintains sufficient inventory levels in accounts to prevent out of stocks and provide for future growth.
• Develop knowledge of the Fine Wine business through paid Industry training
• Strategically plans on how best to achieve objectives by understanding company programming and pricing.
• Achieves Volume, Distribution and Activity goal objectives as set by management.
• Educates key customers on priority brands by conducting educational staff training seminars.
• Participates in supplier work withs and collaborative selling with Supplier partners
• Attends sales meetings and company events as scheduled.

Requirements

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• Bachelor's degree preferred or Related work experience.
• Ideal candidate will have previous Wine Industry experience or a passion for Wine.
• Must be a results-oriented professional with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume, team environment.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Must have valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must pass pre-employment drug screening. Virginia Imports is a 100% Drug- Free work environment and performs random drug screening throughout employment in accordance with the law. VIRGINIA IMPORTS, LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VIRGINIA IMPORTS, LTD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Profit sharing Ability to Commute:
• Springfield, VA 22150 (Required) Ability to Relocate:
• Springfield, VA 22150: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel:
• 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person