Be a part of a nimble and dynamic small company that imports and distributes wine and cocktail accessories to retailers and restaurants all around the country, located in the heart of Fremont. We are looking for an energetic and motivated person to help grow our wholesale sales channel to gift/specialty retailers around the country.
This is primarily an inside sales role, although travel twice a year to trade shows and possibly occasional in-person visits to customers are on the table. It is a full time, office position. Approximate hours are Monday-Friday, 7-4. We work out of our Fremont office, but there is some flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Base salary is $55,000 per year, with pay periods every two weeks.
Additionally, there is an uncapped commission package estimated at an additional $10,000 per year, with upside beyond that possible through performance. We have a very small, collaborative team, so there is a ton of autonomy. A strong entrepreneurial spirit and motor are essential for success. As it is a sales role, obviously communication skills are at a premium.
Because we expect growth in this area of our business, there is plenty of opportunity for advancement in both compensation and responsibilities, including management, down the line.
Skills and Qualifications* Driven to succeed* Developed time management skills* Strong work ethic* Strong written and oral communication skills* Highly organized* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite* Willing and motivated to reach out to customers over the phone* Interest in the wine and spirits industry* Willingness to travel to various trade shows around North America if neededResponsibilities* Manage a mixed database of existing, underdeveloped, and new accounts* Maximize and increase sales to your database year over year* Maintain frequent contact with all customers in your database through outbound phone calls and email correspondence*Draft letters, emails, proposals and other documents*Develop and grow existing accounts by offering the right products and solutions for every customer* Prioritize and manage multiple projects at once, manage task list effectively, and drive for efficiency throughout each day* Continuously build on existing product, industry, and competitor knowledge* Generate and customize reports