Wine and Cider Sales Rep (NYC)
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Rep for our wines and ciders in the New York City area. The ideal candidate will be passionate about natural wine and is dynamic, creative, communicative, and willing to take on new challenges.
Acting on their own initiative, this person is responsible for achieving company sales goals and maintaining strong retailer relationships and customer interactions within the local market.
Our expectation is that this position will entail about 10 - 15 hours of work per week.
Please email Joy@pickrosehillfarm.com to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent Rose Hill Farm in the field while building relationships with both potential and existing accounts
Sample prospective accounts, share the brand story, and close the deal
Actively visit & manage existing accounts
Provide ongoing exceptional customer service
Educate retailer and customers on products
Identify new locations of interest
Conduct wine tastings, fund raisers, trade shows and other wine events for and with retailers
Maintain detailed records of account leads, contacts, interactions, next steps, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years combined experience in selling wines, building brands, and customer relations
Experience in sales, hospitality, bars, restaurants, or retail
Retailer relationship-building and management skills
Passionate about natural wine and cider, and knowledgeable about the industry & local market
Genuine and persuasive presence to influence decision-makers
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong presentation, analytical, planning, organizational, merchandising, and negotiation skills
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively alone and with others, is receptive to feedback and coaching, and voices concerns in a constructive manner.
Comfortable making in-person sales calls in addition to cold-calling
A competitive drive, a sense of urgency, and a strong determination to turn a lead into a sale
Frequent travel (within city) for account meetings and events, must have scheduling flexibility
This is a remote position that requires some working from home
Reports directly to the Head Cidermaker.
COMPENSATION
$18/hr + Commission + New Account Bonus
Unlimited Metro Card included