Job Status: Filled

Sales Account Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Berkmann Wine Cellars (http://www.berkmann.com)

  Surrey/Kent, England

 

Job Title: Sales Account Manager                       

Location: Kent/Surrey

Salary: Competitive salary + generous bonus for OTE, plus pension, company car, phone, and laptop.

 

Berkmann Wines Cellars is one of the UK’s leading independent wine distributors with our head office based in central London. From our UK depots we offer a national service with a local touch, reaching all sectors of the On and Off Trade. We are now looking for a Sales Account Manager to join our On-Trade sales team.

The Opportunity:

In order to meet our strategic expansion plans, we are seeking to appoint a Sales Account Manager to work in a dynamic and commercial environment covering the areas of Surrey and Kent. This is an ambassadorial role where you will be required to represent the company within the regional area and have a responsibility for implementing marketing derived brand activity plans.

The successful applicant will inherit some existing accounts but will be required to identify and seek out profitable sales opportunities and target new business within the designated geographical region. The successful applicant will live in or around Kent/Surrey, and will have extensive knowledge of their target area. This position requires the delivery of sales in order to achieve gross profit targets; increase prominence and visibility of key agency wines whilst working towards increasing company profile within the on-trade sector.

Candidate Requirements:

* Detailed wine knowledge.
* Experience within the Industry required.
* Living in or near to, (with detailed geographical knowledge) of your target area.
* Analytical and numerate with attention to detail.

* Computer literate, using Word and Excel.
* Ability to complete a detailed price proposal and write a balanced wine list.
* Ability to communicate with confidence both internally and externally.
* Experience of working with Brand owners and strategic brand development would be advantageous.

* To demonstrate a passion for our products, our aims and customer service.

* WSET qualified, minimum level 2.

 

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