Chain Sales Consultant - Schiller Park, IL

Winebow•Illinois, IL

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About The Position

Winebow is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. The Chain Sales Consultant presents and sells products to existing and prospective customers, grows wine distribution, and maintains customer relationships across an assigned territory. The role includes regular account visits, sales planning, product placement, customer education, sales reporting, wine events, and coordination with Customer Service regarding client ordering or shipping needs. It requires significant travel by automobile and/or airplane and may include weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated computer knowledge.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., sit, bend, reach, drive, build large displays or end caps, and climb and function on a ladder for extended periods.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Additional education is strongly preferred.
Two years of marketing or sales experience preferred.
Chain retail sales experience preferred.
Wine knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Present, promote, and sell products to existing and prospective customers using solid arguments.
Develop an effective sales plan to maximize wine distribution within an established or growing customer base.
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
Visit accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans based on previous visit outcomes.
Achieve internal Winebow and supplier objectives as prioritized by management.
Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure, ensure proper product location, rotate stock, and use pricing materials when applicable.
Provide timely educational programs, materials, and services to customers when necessary.
Work with the manager to monitor sales growth and market penetration using monthly reporting tools.
Participate in wine education programs and host wine dinners and pouring events.
Communicate customer-specific ordering or shipping needs to Winebow’s Customer Service department.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
Arrive at work, appointments, meetings, and work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
Participate in sales meetings, on-site trainings, and supplier events as required.
Ensure account and customer needs and requests are met in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.