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Title: Sales Representative

Reports To: Executive Director of Sales

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Summary: The primary responsibilities are:

To call on and make sales presentations to customers in an assigned territory and/or a list of specific accounts in order to achieve sales, customer and brand/product objectives set by Company Management. To represent the Company in a professional and knowledgeable manner to enhance the Company’s reputation and position in the market while achieving sales goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Essential Duties
• Plan sales call activity such that assigned customers and the territory can be covered according to the Route List and meet the requirements of the customers.
• Learn and become expert in making sales presentations that communicate the Company’s complete offering and satisfy the customer’s needs for information about product benefits, best ways to market and price.
• Achieve sales objectives and goals as set forth by management.
• Utilize product samples and marketing material offerings in an efficient and strategic manner to drive sales and incent the customer.
• Conduct product tastings and wine dinners as appropriate to drive sales and supplement sales call activity.
• Support and leverage vendor sales representatives on their trips to your territory/customers.
• Responsible for payment collection from accounts
• Share product knowledge and sales and market expertise with Company associates to help build collective strength in the market.
• Be observant and share your thoughts about trends in the market regarding end customers, products/brands and competition with Company Management.
• Support the Company by participating in trade events as required.
• Seek opportunities to expand, refine and develop your sales skill set through webinars, podcasts, books and classes.
• Report / document sales activity and market reports as required by Company Management.
• Report expenses as required by Company Management.
• Build Customers business through company portfolio by driving sales through the consumer products chain
• Other
• Perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned

Compliance

• Abide by and promote an attitude of integrity and compliance with all Murphy Distributors company policies, procedures, and employment manual

Qualifications:

• Skills and Abilities
• A high level of enthusiasm for the business and personal energy
• Interpersonal skills conducive to building and maintaining relationships
• Knowledge of and interest in the retail and on-premise beverage industry and its products
• Field sales skills and account relationship management skills
• Able to plan, organize and analyze with the use of data
• Skilled in the use of office and field sales information technology
• Good time management and systemic follow-up skills
• Ability to work with a diverse staff

Experience:

• Certifications in wine education are a plus
• Sales or industry related experience are a requirement
• If currently in the industry, 2+ years of experience

Position Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to service the sales territory
• Reside in CT with a valid CT drivers license, safe driving record
• Vehicle insurance coverage that meets with CT’s minimum requirement
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, bend, reach and lift
• Able to carry about 40 pounds (case) from time to time

Salary Information: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

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