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Wine & Spirits Sales Representative
Overview:
Come join a dynamic, growing team in a well-established business! Restaurant Depot is looking for a sales rep to grow the Wine & Spirits business in our NY locations. We need someone who can engage loyal Restaurant Depot customers and convince them to purchase from the Wine & Spirits department. The ideal candidate needs to be knowledgeable about Wine & Spirits, skilled at building relationships with colleagues and customers, highly organized and able to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
Key Responsibility: Lead customer sales, both in and outside of the branch
Work with branch management and other department leaders to identify best sales leads from among the Restaurant Depot customer base
Help customers identify the right products for their needs (particularly critical given our focus on private label products)
Conduct customer tastings to demonstrate quality and consumer acceptance (both in the branch and at customers’ establishments)
Assist customers to develop wine and cocktail offerings that feature our products
Communicate to customers how Restaurant Depot private labels can generate higher profits for their businesses
Continually upsell active customers by introducing new products and expanding Restaurant Depot’s portion of their W&S offerings
Share selling knowledge with in-store staff
Experience Preferred:
Minimum 2 years selling wine and/or spirits, preferably in New York State (applicants with experience in restaurants or retail will also be considered)
Experience with restaurants and wine/cocktail lists a plus
Knowledge of food pairings
Being multi-lingual is a plus
Position Requirements:
Have, or be able to acquire, a NYS Solicitor’s license
Own a car and have a clean driving record
Flexible schedule for customer visits, in-store tastings and staff training
Willing to fill-in shifts in NY-area branches, as needed (requires ability to lift up to 45 lbs)
High motivation and entrepreneurial spirit
Salary Information: $18.00-$20.00 Per Hour