Job Description

Tri-Vin Imports, Inc is looking for a motivated, aggressive and professional-minded Wine Sales representative for established sales territory in New Haven, CT. 

Responsibilities:

. Calling on off and on-premise accounts to give successful presentations for decision-making buyers that result in the sales of wine and/or

   spirits.

. Increasing product placements and opening new accounts.

. Maintaining, develop, maintain, and grow sales by working directly with retailers.

. Planning and executing a daily schedule of sales calls via a pre-determined account run.

. Meeting or exceeding pre-determined service expectations while effectively selling the portfolio and fulfilling designated account run

  management objectives.

. Working with supplier representatives and managers in the field to promote sales in territory

. Participate in trade and in-store tasting events. Set up tastings with account managers and follow up accordingly

. Communicate and work with suppliers in your market.

. Improving the marketability of products through shelf management, display position and price point Management

. Effectively planning on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis in relation to achieving applicable sales goals

. Following through on issues deemed important to management, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications:

. Candidate should have three years wholesale experience, or commensurate experience in the hospitality industry, interpersonal skills, and strong work ethic.

. Basic knowledge of wine, new and old world, and desire to expand wine education

. Ability to create opportunity and close a sale

. Self-motivated and able to work independently

. Excellent personal and written presentation and communication skills

. Computer literate and tech savvy

. Valid Driver’s license

Tri-Vin Imports offers a competitive employment package that includes a commission-based salary, generous monthly bonus program, monthly car/travel expense allowance, 401k, health insurance and other incentives. If you qualify and/or in the restaurant, bar industry with a passion for wine and spirit sales we invite you to apply.

Company Description

Tri-Vin Imports Inc. was founded in 1987 by two seasoned industry pioneers with a shared passion for wine. At the outset, their mission was to discover and promote premium quality and high-value wines from around the world. As a national importer and distributor, Tri-Vin Imports continues to make a strong contribution to the growth of the industry by introducing the public to unique wines, while providing exceptional customer service to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. Tri-Vin Imports strives to build close relationships with wine producers, and to provide them with innovative marketing strategies so that their products will stand out in an ever-crowded marketplace. The company's skilled and knowledgeable sales staff is made up of trained wine professionals, with first-class wine knowledge and a passion for quality products. Tri-Vin Imports is known in the industry for its world-class selection of Portuguese wines, characterized by company president Joao Oliveira as, "the single best collection of Portuguese wines available in the entire US."