Craft Spirits Specialist- Central New Jersey

Fedway•Basking Ridge, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fedway Craft Spirits Specialist is a dynamic position in one of the hottest categories in the NJ Spirits Market. The Specialist works as an extension of the general sales force to build and promote the craft spirits portfolio. This role will require daily travel throughout the assigned territory, including the counties of Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and parts of Mercer and Warren.

Requirements

Proven experience in spirits sales or related field
Strong understanding of the craft spirits market
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets
Familiarity with Central New Jersey markets
Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
Must possess a valid driver's license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance by state laws

Responsibilities

Work in your territory of accounts to increase sales of Fedway Craft Spirits Portfolio
Report on market trends and hot craft categories
Conduct monthly supplier and sales rep work-withs to secure placements of Craft Portfolio items
Train/Educate staff within your account territory on Craft Portfolio items and best selling practices
Merchandise your accounts with appropriate POS such as shelf talkers, bottle glorifiers, barware, etc. to increase product exposure to account clientele
Assist On-Premise accounts with development of cocktail menus and secure placements of Craft Portfolio items
Daily Reporting of account visits, product presentations, sales rep/supplier work-withs, and coordinated dinners/events in Achieve Monthly Craft Goals tracked in Program Advisor
Attend GSM presentations and assist suppliers in after meeting tastings to increase sales rep awareness
Evening events and limited overnight travel