Sales Associate RoleWEST LA – Beach Cities AreaOverview: OBVIOUS WINES is seeking energetic Sales Associates to join our Los Angeles team.
This is a unique opportunity to manage a top-tier territory and be part of a modern wine company with an original concept that’s rapidly expanding across the U.S.Company: Obvious Wines is an importer and distributor based in Venice, CA.
We currently operate across 9 US States and primarily sell to artisanal restaurants, luxury hotels, craft retailers, and premium-organic grocery.
In California we are self-distributed with our own sales team and have two distinct sides to our portfolio:The Obvious Wines brand A proprietary collection of premium quality, eco-friendly, vegan wines with uniquely straightforward / “Obvious” labels.
Each wine is made in partnership with a boutique winery using estate-grown fruit from sustainable/organic vineyards in California, France, or Chile.Obvious Wines Imports – A collection of exclusively distributed D.I.
wines from classic French appellations and a selection of natural/organic wines from Europe, California, and South America.
The selection is designed to be incredibly competitive in price, ethical produced, and perfect for quality retailers and BTG lists.Candidate & Role: This role involves managing our highest value territory with many long-standing relationships and Key Accounts from Malibu to South Bay.
The role of Sales Associate will allow you to run a multi-channel territory that includes hotels, restaurants, and retailers.
As a fast-paced start-up culture, we are also heavily focused on new account growth and developing local brand awareness.
To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate and knowledgeable about wine, have a proven history of sales success, and ideally an established network of buyers in the Beach Cities area.Responsibilities: Maintain existing account route (on/off/premium chain) Rapidly develop new business (New accounts & PODs) Cultivatestrong relationships with buyers and staff Maintain proper wine list and retail positions Creatively apply POS (shelf talkers, case cards, case sleeves, bespoke displays) Engage consumers through in-store wine tastings and on-premise events (post-Covid) Educate waitstaff and retail staff through brand training and tastings Maintain account visit reports & inventory via the live Repsly CRM platform Attend company meetings and wine events as needed (occasional weekend days included)Requirements Highly organized and able to manage a large geographic territory.
Strong new account development skills, lead generating skills, and proven ability to close sales Passion for wine and knowledge of varietals, appellations, food pairings, etc.
Entrepreneurial mindset Valid Driver’s license Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
Preferred residence within the territoryCompensation Base Salary + Commissions + Bonus + Incentives + Expense Allowance + Car AllowanceJob Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:Employee discountHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:Commission payCOVID-19 considerations:wear a mask at appointmentsApplication Question(s):Wine knowledgeEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Sales: 1 year (Preferred)Language:English (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Preferred)Work Location:One locationWork Remotely:No