Spirits Specialist- Kentucky
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Job Overview:Skurnik Wines & Spirits is currently seeking a highly motivated and organized Spirits expert to join our team. Our ideal candidate would be sales-focused, efficient at problem solving, and an excellent communicator. This individual will be responsible for maximizing the distribution and selling of the Skurnik Spirits brands On-Premise and Off-Premises accounts.Responsibilities:Expand footprint of Skurnik spirits in Kentucky through:ALL New account openings in three primary territorieso Louisvilleo Lexingtono Northern KY (Cincinnati metro) Secondary areas of focuso Southwestern KY (Paducah/Murray)o Bowling Greeno Distant suburbs of metro markets? Bardstown, Midway, Versailles Develop existing accounts with the sales team by expanding Skurnik representation through new placements, staff education and events.o Conduct staff trainings on and off premiseo Schedule and lead consumer events in partnership with on and off premise accounts Participate in monthly company meetings and events Complete sales-focused initiatives, goals and incentives We expect you'll see a minimum of eight accounts per day in the market.o This can be accomplished through a combination of cold calling, scheduled presentations or intentional follow-up with existing accounts.o You will be responsible for building out your schedule day to day and week to week You'll develop and discuss a list of top targets for us to prioritize. Training will cover the various processes for opening a new accountDeveloping existing accounts: Working congruently with the sales team to develop and grow business within existing accounts Presenting to spirits buyers Actively soliciting for cocktail placements Cocktail construction Scheduling instore tastings and events to support new placements or key accountsParticipation in Skurnik and Skurnik affiliated meetings, activities and events: General Sales Meetings Spirits Seminars and other Spirits-related education Account activations Spirits Trade Tastings Other in office and out of office Spirits-related activitiesComplete Goals and Incentives: You'll receive quarterly goals. Your manager will discuss these with you and work with you to develop a strategy for reaching them. Executing the agreed upon strategy and reaching those goals is necessary for the growth of the company, and to meet your compensation targets. Market presence, number of new account openings, new placements, events and education all contribute to reaching the goals set.Reporting & Data Analytics (on job training) Working knowledge of various technologies to assist in planning, action and follow up. Training on multi-Excel based tools/reports and in-house ERP provided.Requirements: 3 years of sales experience to include Alcohol Beverage, Hospitality, Culinary, Bars, Supplier/Wholesale, or tasting room experience. Travel is required along with a car and a clean driving record Microsoft OfficeIf you're a self-motivated, hardworking, and organized individual with a passion for Spirits and customer service we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!Job category: Sales and Marketing.