Now Hiring - Rosenblum Cellars - Professional Services Territory Sales Manager - Simi Valley/Santa Barbara in Simi Valley, CA

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This role is covering the Simi Valley to Santa Barbara JOB STATEMENT: The Territory Sales Representative performs direct sales and customer service activities while providing education to retailers and consumers on products. Essential Duties: * Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes * Call on all accounts on a systematic basis as directed by Field Sales Manager * Know customer key personnel and maintain good rapport * Must comply with the Alcohol Beverage Control credit and collection criteria. Maintain 30-day collection compliance * Maintain proper inventory levels to assure adequate stocks and avoid out of stock conditions * Place and maintain current POS material * Maintain adequate shelf space * Strive for proper shelf placement and cold box placement * Check retail pricing and report irregularities to customer and Field Sales Manager * Achieve wine-by-the-glass placements, wine lists and house wine placements * Completely Daily Reports and forward to Field Sales Manager as directed * Acknowledge each month's sales commission/quota sheet in the Employee Portal * Strive to book ads and feature promotions * Maintain Route Book and Presentation Book * Maintain proper inventories of all appropriate POS and samples * Must be physically able to lift and move 45 lbs. cases of wine. Possible situations may include; lifting from a car trunk, building or taking down wine displays * Utilize technology (Hand held EDAs, Email, Cell phones) to provide efficient customer service, improved business turn-around times, and enhanced communications * Operate a motor vehicle * Assist Field Sales Manager wherever necessary i.e. special events, wine tastings, routing alignments, merchandising, etc. * Advise the Field Sales Manager of areas where the company can save money and promote company efficiencies * Keep all customers advised of sales trends, promotions, special pricing, etc. * Advise Field Sales Manager of all problems and opportunities. Recommend solutions * Other duties as assigned by supervisor * Make systematic calls in an assigned territory; solicit sales from assigned accounts and new accounts * Present and place new items in all assigned accounts * Maintain up-to-date information on route activity * Maintain current collections (Accounts Receivable) for all accounts * Reach or exceed all sales goals (Quotas) for territory * Maintain the highest possible rapport with customers * Work closely with all company employees to maintain a high standard of service for our customers JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: * 2-3 years of wine or beverage sales experience * Effective time management skills * Strong communication skills both oral and written Knowledge of: * Winemaking and viticulture techniques * Wholesale distribution systems Ability to: * Ability to work independently and attain goals * Ability to use technology PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Sit for an extensive period of time * Perform tasks using standard computer equipment WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Limited noise level * Indoor climate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: * Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility Pay: $50,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: On the road