Now Hiring - EDV International - Wine Sales Representative in Cleveland, OH

Full description of the position

EDV International is primarily an Importer & Distributor of Italian wines that focuses on emerging & artisan Brands, along with a small selection of domestic producers. As a Sales Professional your main role is to represent EDV International to existing and new wine shops, restaurants and bars in the marketing and selling of our products. You will be the right person to join our team if you have an outgoing personality and have a passion for constantly learning and talking about wine & food.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell products using industry knowledge of wine and food pairings and an understanding of Italian wine production
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through one on one sessions with company Sommelier

Skills

• Proven work experience in restaurant or wine sales industry
• Strong oral communication skills for effective presentations and ability to tailor to audince needs
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road