Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 2 hours ago
Key Account Manager, Dallas-Class B
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWomen of the Vine & Spirits is a company that has recently unified with Johnson Brothers Liquor Company to enhance their market reach in wine and spirits. The Key Account Manager will be responsible for developing wine sales in the assigned territory, managing key accounts, and ensuring high standards of service while building strong relationships and meeting sales goals.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Personally calls on accounts in the assigned geographic territory to promote Victory's portfolio
Prospects and opens new accounts
Anticipates and evaluates customer needs and suggests products accordingly
Develops sales and product knowledge to effectively educate and taste accounts on products
Regularly meets and exceeds sales goals and quotas
Encompasses a strong business acumen to best protect the interests of Johnson Brothers, our supplier partners, and our valued customers
Manages time effectively to meet order deadlines and delivery dates/cutoffs
Professionally and effectively communicates with buyers to resolve issues in a timely manner
Demonstrates leadership and entrepreneurial qualities
Attends and participates in regular team sales meetings
Comfortably speaks publicly about products, events, or at Johnson Brothers staff trainings or other promotional events
Maintains clean driving record and current, valid state driver's license
Wine knowledge, distribution, and sales experience are highly preferred
Ensures accounts are current on payments and helps to collect payments when necessary
Organizes supplier market work and communicates effectively and professionally with suppliers before, during and after all market work
Treats all employees, management, vendors and customers with respect at all times
Responds to buyer requests and inquiries with a sense of urgency and timeliness
May include working nights and weekends on promotions and other account activities
Must be able to travel within established geographic areas, as necessary
Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a High School Diploma
Strong persuasive presentations skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences both internally and externally
Strong Computer skills and must be proficient in Microsoft office
Physical exertion will be necessary to achieve desired levels of account management. The employee must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Valid Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record and valid driver license, and maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment in order to sell alcohol in the state of Texas
Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the customers served by this company and others with whom her/his job puts her/him in contact
Adheres to the company's equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, which ensure that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, age or any other protected class
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required
Must complete and pass a criminal background check
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specified requirements may be considered for substitution
Background or experience in the beverage or restaurant/bar industry a plus
Knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, including knowledge of wine and spirits terms, and their production process techniques helpful
Passion for wine and spirits with the ability to continuously learn new brands and represent effectively to customers
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
Founded in 2014
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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