Field Sales Specialist

As a Field Sales Specialist on our Southern California sales team, you will build strong relationships across the top 50 volume accounts in your assigned territory. You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining our distribution, preventing out of stocks, ensuring shelf and cold box improvements, program execution and ensuring that regardless of planner activity, our priority brands are visible and displayed in the best locations in the region.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and minimum one year previous sales experience, or equivalent education/experience combination
• A sales and growth-oriented mindset
• Passion/interest in wine, required. Previous work experience in the adult beverage industry―bartender, wait staff, liquor store/wine and spirits retailer―a plus
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to prioritize within a dynamic environment
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to establish rapport and persevere to achieve goals despite the competing demands of store personnel; effective negotiation and objection handling skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills able to articulate clear images and messages through words, public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the highest level of integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; database systems and email
• Effectively use hardware such as laptop, mobile phone and digital camera
• Valid Driver’s License, vehicle and insurance required
• Must be 21 years of age

Benefits

• First day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• Tax Savings (401k with company match)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• paid vacation, sick leave and company holidays
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees
• Community engagement is encouraged with one day/shift off per year as Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• We offer many employee-focused mental health and wellness resources, training and safety-related programs as well as scholarship opportunities for dependents