Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

The salary for this position is $70,00.00. This position is also eligible for a bonus of 12%. We also offer a phone allowance, monthly auto allowance of $600 and a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program (where licensed) and paid time off.

Essential Functions:

•  Work closely with management in accounts to execute Winebow priorities, vision and focuses in store.
•  Schedule time with accounts to present DSD priorities by category during DSD expansion presentations.
•  Schedule time with accounts to reset all Winebow products in the store and/or partner with RD's to assign CSC to perform this function.
•  Directly train all CSC on AVP (Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions) best practices as communicated from National Accounts and Corporate Buyer.
•  Spend no less than 85% of work time in the field working with key accounts and/or suppliers walking stores and looking for opportunities to increase sales.
•  Work with Pavilion Liquor Op 2-3 days per week suggesting items for inclusion in sets, programs and promotions.
•  Meet with each Liquor Op (5) monthly for at least 1 full day in their territory.
•  Compile, maintain and present information to accounts with information about what their competitors are offering.
•  Lead facilitator for tastings including sample requests, calendaring and supplier communication for both suppliers, Winebow and 3rd party demos for AVP and other chains, as needed.
•  Conduct 1-3 demos per week at top AVP (Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions) stores on strategic brands and others, as needed.
•  Regularly monitor your accounts' trends and progress to make recommendations for new placements, expansion and display opportunities.
•  Follow up on CSC execution of agreed upon client & Winebow standards, reporting any issues to management (i.e. maintain 100% representation of approved warehouse items for the account on the shelf).
•  Make recommendations to accounts on which cold box sku's should be rotated out and replaced with higher performing Winebow products.
•  Review the top 50 stacks for opportunities to display Winebow products.
•  Check all approved distribution (Warehouse, Domestic DSD, Spirit DSD & Import DSD) dust, face, and organize bottles while working in accounts.
•  Look for new spots in the store to cross-merchandise (i.e. seafood dept. olive oils, floral, bakery, chocolates, and meat dept.)
•  Arrives to work, appointments, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
•  Significant travel by automobile.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED
•  Automobile, telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, calculator, hand cart, ladder, step ladder

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•  Lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, sitting, carrying, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity, driving.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•  Associates degree for higher preferred
•  Valid Driver's License
•  1-2 Sales experience required
•  Merchandising experience preferred
•  Wine knowledge required
•  Demonstrated computer knowledge
•  Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skill