Oxford Street Merchants Luxury Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers, Lorton, VA
Johnson Brothers -
Lorton, VA,
US
Oxford Street Merchants Luxury Sales Consultant
Date Posted: 2024-04-27
Job description
Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. We've been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.
On-Premise Sales Consultant focused on luxury spirits and estate wines as part of the Oxford Street Merchants team. This knowledgeable and accredited team brings a passion for brand stewardship and storytelling, leaving customers with an unparalleled luxury experience.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
On-Premise Sales Consultant focused on luxury spirits and estate wines as part of the Oxford Street Merchants team. This knowledgeable and accredited team brings a passion for brand stewardship and storytelling, leaving customers with an unparalleled luxury experience.
Job Description:
- Provide top-level communication with accurate reporting
- Nurture current customer relationships and build rapport with new customers
- Develop thorough sales presentations for customers
- Know and understand the sales trends and business practices of customers within your territory
- Work flexible hours to provide sales support including staff training, wine dinners, conducting evening and weekend tastings
- Develop and execute a productive itinerary for winery representatives visiting the markets
- Achieve objectives for product distribution, case goals, and new account targets in the assigned territory
- SALARY: Compensation includes commission and bi-monthly non-discretionary bonuses
Required Qualifications:
- Skills & Abilities
- Must be 21 years of age
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player who works well with minimal supervision
- Above-average wine knowledge
- Must be confident with cold calling and perseverance to open new accounts
- Ability to manage goals and track achievements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional overnight travel
- Computer literate with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Periodic and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license, vehicle, and responsible MVR
- Years of Experience
- Minimum 5 years of retail/on-premise sales experience with a supplier or wholesaler
- WSET Level 3 / Certified Sommelier / CSW or equivalent work experience
- Supplier experience preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time