Sales Consultant - Oakland/Berkeley

Position Overview

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our Winebow family. In this role, as a Sales Consultant, you will promote the use of Winebow’s portfolio throughout regional markets, specifically focusing on restaurant and fine wine and spirits retail sales consultancy. This commission only position requires you to generate results in your assigned territory and will be compensated based on performance.

Compensation: Commission only; territory expected to generate between $75,000 - $85,000 annually, with additional phone allowance and a monthly auto allowance of $600.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute strategies to meet or exceed revenue, volume, and brand goals as set by leadership.
• Grow your assigned territory by nurturing established accounts and generating new ones.
• Build internal relationships with Customer Service, Accounts Receivables, Operations, and Information Technology to support customer needs.
• Cultivate your wine knowledge through ongoing education, meetings, and company initiatives.
• Organize and attend events such as tastings, dinners, sales meetings, and company activities.
• Make approximately 6-10 in-person account visits per day using a planned strategy while handling administrative functions including shipping and A/R assessments.
• Ensure orders are filled and shipping is scheduled, including collecting checks when required.
• Host wine dinners, on/off premise staff trainings, in-store tastings, and merchandising activities.
• Communicate effectively with your manager and internal departments throughout the day to ensure sales goals are achieved.
• Be prepared for significant travel by automobile and physical activities such as lifting cases up to 45 pounds and setting up displays.
• Foster an inclusive team environment by developing positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years sales or marketing experience in on or off premise sales with proven wine and/or spirits knowledge.
• Education: High school graduate or GED diploma.
• Goal oriented, self-motivated, solution-minded, proactive, and a positive team player.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with IOS platform, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid, unexpired Driver's License.
• Pass required pre-employment drug and background screenings.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and successfully complete the required I-9 form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diver and Core Commission experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program, and paid time off.