Branch Manager Trainee

PRP Wine International, Inc. • Clearwater, FL

15h • $45,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Branch Manager Trainee begins with 6 to 12 months of training in the Tampa office, learning all facets of the company and the role while working primarily alongside the local Branch Manager and the company President. Upon completing training, the candidate will be promoted to Branch Manager in one of PRP Wine International’s 10 markets across 9 states. The company will cover moving costs when training is complete and the candidate relocates for the promotion. Candidates must be willing to relocate at the end of the training period.

The role involves sales and relationship-building in a performance-driven environment, representing PRP’s wines and arranging wine tastings and events with existing and prospective clients. The trainee should be comfortable with both warm and cold calls, enjoy interacting with people, and be willing to participate in community functions and events, including evenings and weekends. The position also calls for the ability to lead and coach others. PRP provides professional sales training and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be willing to relocate upon completion of 6–12 months of training.
• Must be organized and a self-starter.
• Must be coachable and able to coach others.
• Must enjoy meeting and interacting with people.
• Must be comfortable calling existing clients and cold calling to set wine tastings and events.
• Must be able to build long-term relationships through personal interaction.
• Must be willing to participate in community functions and events, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to appointments.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to enjoy selling wine.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of B2B or B2C sales experience preferred.
• Experience hiring and training new talent is a plus.
• Wine knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of the company and the Branch Manager role during training.
• Represent and sell PRP wines and work toward sales goals.
• Call existing and prospective clients, including cold calling, to arrange wine tastings and events.
• Build long-term relationships with clients through personal interaction.
• Participate in community functions and events, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop the ability to coach and help others achieve their goals.
• Relocate after the training period to take a Branch Manager position in one of the company's markets.

Benefits

• Company-paid moving costs upon completion of training and promotion to Branch Manager.
• Gas allowance.
• Bonuses.
• Contests and trips.
• Employee discount on wine purchases.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Lead-generating opportunities furnished.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed