Wine & Spirits Sales Representative - Northern Kentucky

Kentucky Eagle is a growing family-built company. We are leaders in the industry and we’re proud of it. Full-time employees have access to a menu of great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, LTD, STD, company provided life insurance and a 401k plan with a match up to 6%. We also offer paid vacation, paid sick, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave.

This position offers a base salary + weekly commission + incentives. Base pay will be commensurate with the level of sales experience. Monthly vehicle allowance paid based on business miles driven. This position is responsible for servicing existing customers and developing new distribution relationships in the Louisville market to maximize profits for the Wine and Spirits division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Increase customer awareness of portfolio while building and maintaining positive relationships with customers. Ensure the adherence/maintenance of daily/weekly account schedules. Manage current customer base and acquire new business by prospecting customers in the territory. Meet or exceed sales goals. Effective brand and package placement/presentation.

Ensure valid ABC license is in each account, monitor pricing and effectiveness of promotions. Update account information including timely uploading of orders, update inventory data and maintain and collect other data as needed. Occasional nights and weekends to support promotions, product tastings and specials events.

Ensure the use and maintenance of P.O.S. in all assigned accounts while ensuring compliance of all alcoholic beverage regulations regarding signage. Maintain positive cross departmental relationships. Ensure timely execution of all marketing programs from suppliers and /or Kentucky Eagle. Minimum Requirements: 1+ years B2B sales experience and/or 2+ years of related restaurant/beverage industry experience.

Wine and spirits sales or wholesaler sales preferred. Industry certifications preferred. Obtain WSET certification w/in 1 year. College degree preferred. Ability to demonstrate effective computer skills (MS Office products). Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Must be able to meet physical requirements of position including repetitive lifting of products, stooping, bending, walking, standing and repetitive lifting up to 35lbs. Must reside in the territory. Must have a valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to Company's insurance carrier. Meet requirements to obtain and maintain an ABC solicitors license.

Kentucky Eagle was built on teamwork and equal opportunity. We will continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to advance and achieve their full potential. It is the policy of Kentucky Eagle to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 859-252-3434 or email [email protected].