Italian Wine Sales Representative Chicago West Suburbs
More Than Grapes, Chicago, IL, United States
At More Than Grapes, we’re passionate about bringing the finest Italian wines and spirits to the U.S. market. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, we specialize in importing and distributing premium Italian beverages—and we love sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with our customers.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is knowledgeable in wine to join our team as a Sales Representative of Italian Wines for the West Suburbs of Chicago.
We provide an active customer portfolio in West Suburbs to help the Sales Representative to thrive in the position.
Position Profile
Provide outstanding customer service and informative wine presentations to customers through regular visits, phone calls, emails and other means of communication
Management of a sales territory
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and increase distribution of products
Ability to select and lead Corporate Key Accounts throughout the whole sales process
Execute and achieve specific focus goals within the territory on a monthly and annual basis
Target appropriate accounts for maintaining and expanding key distribution
Participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars, tastings and events
Other reasonable requests by management
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, of which 2 years in the wine industry required
Good knowledge of Italian wines required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Certification as WSET preferred
Knowledge of Italian language is a plus
Must have a positive attitude, provide excellent customer service and follow-up
Ability to communicate in English: speak, read and write
Reliable, responsible, respectful, timely, flexible and able to take direction from the Sales Director
Availability to attend, individual and team meetings and other sales related event at Northbrook, IL our warehouse and headquarter
Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, a reliable vehicle and a good record
Please note a Background check and driving record shall be requested
Basic Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to lift packages up to 50 pounds
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We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is knowledgeable in wine to join our team as a Sales Representative of Italian Wines for the West Suburbs of Chicago.
We provide an active customer portfolio in West Suburbs to help the Sales Representative to thrive in the position.
Position Profile
Provide outstanding customer service and informative wine presentations to customers through regular visits, phone calls, emails and other means of communication
Management of a sales territory
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and increase distribution of products
Ability to select and lead Corporate Key Accounts throughout the whole sales process
Execute and achieve specific focus goals within the territory on a monthly and annual basis
Target appropriate accounts for maintaining and expanding key distribution
Participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars, tastings and events
Other reasonable requests by management
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, of which 2 years in the wine industry required
Good knowledge of Italian wines required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Certification as WSET preferred
Knowledge of Italian language is a plus
Must have a positive attitude, provide excellent customer service and follow-up
Ability to communicate in English: speak, read and write
Reliable, responsible, respectful, timely, flexible and able to take direction from the Sales Director
Availability to attend, individual and team meetings and other sales related event at Northbrook, IL our warehouse and headquarter
Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, a reliable vehicle and a good record
Please note a Background check and driving record shall be requested
Basic Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to lift packages up to 50 pounds
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