Now Hiring - Quintessential Wines - District Wine Sales Manager - Chicago in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Quintessential Wines is seeking to fill a District Sales Manager position based in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be self- motivated, have an employment history with a wine distributor or as a wine steward/buyer, exhibit leadership skills, be able to work towards a goal, manage special events and most importantly be able to show sales success.

Primary responsibilities include:

Drive depletions from distributors to the trade, work independently in the trade and also alongside distributor sales reps.

Experience in selling and servicing downtown Chicago restaurants and top-off premise accounts.

Must be adept in calling on trade channels and have a relationship with well- established key accounts

o On premise,

National On Premise

On Premise Independent

o Off Premise

Chains

Off Premise Independent

Motivate and support the distributor sales force in selling the Quintessential brands

Assist the VP Business Development-NW in developing programs for the distributors and the trade.

Must be visible in implementing consumer driven events through tastings and wine dinners

Organize and develop market visits by Quintessential winery personnel

Execute program and pricing strategies in partnership with distributors, and within guidelines established by the VP Business Development-NW.

Must be Computer literate (Excel, Word, Power point)

Educate distributor sales reps and accounts on the Quintessential portfolio.

Must be organized and efficiently plan and utilize your business resources.

Must be willing to travel

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Wine sales: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations