Field Sales (Outside Sales) Representative

About Mitchell Wine Group:

The Mitchell Wine Group was established in 2004 with the sole purpose of becoming the best independent state-wide fine wine distributor in Oregon. We have reached that goal and now have our sights on the Pacific North West. Our company is fast-paced and dynamic. The work environment is collaborative with a focus on sound business practice and we are always looking for ways to continue improving. Culture is something companies talk about but at Mitchell, it is something we practice. If you want to be part of a team that has its attention on quality, growth, wine and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done Mitchell is a place where you can grow.

Our Mission:

"We serve our customers, employees, suppliers and stakeholders as a trusted partner in providing fine wines to the Northwest marketplace."

Requirements

Mitchell Wine Group is looking for a motivated and organized individual to join our team as our newest Portland-Metro sales representative (on-and-off-premise). This is an established territory that you will be expected to maintain and grow by increasing sales footprint in existing account base and though new account acquisition. While further supporting the future growth of Mitchell Wine Group (MWG) by embodying our core values: Service, Teamwork, and Fun!

Essential Functions:

• Previous wine wholesale experience, including high touch accounts.
• Proficient in both the retail and restaurant sales environments.
• Ability to build new business in a defined sales territory.
• Ability to hit target monthly sales and distribution goals while cultivating relationships with new and established clients.
• Showcases strong wine knowledge and the ability to quickly learn Mitchell's portfolio.
• Demonstrated written and verbal aptitude, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to interact cooperatively and successfully with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to strategically plan, prepare and execute sales goals on a weekly and monthly basis.

Competencies Required:

• Organization and ability to delegate tasks as needed and execute plans, highly organized in self-management, scheduling and routing.
• Detail oriented, strong eye for errors and inconsistencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently at the direction of the Sales Manager.
• The ability to quickly pivot to sudden, time-sensitive tasks.

Education and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred, or commensurate industry training such as WSET or Court of Masters trainings.
• Reliable transportation to service the sales territory.
• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• Proof of insurance for vehicle required.
• Valid OLCC Server's Permit.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to drive in adverse weather and environmental conditions, getting in and out of vehicle as required to service accounts.
• Ability to repeatedly move product weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling.
• Repetitive bending, kneeling, occasional climbing and display building is required.

Work Environment:

• Must reside within an agreed upon Portland Metro location/ geography to service customers.

Benefits

• Pay: base salary + commission on sales in assigned account base.
• Opportunity to grow with a growth oriented, sustainable Oregon grown business!
• Fantastic wine discounts and perks!
• We offer a competitive base salary, and robust commission package with incentives!
• Our benefits include full medical, dental and vision, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K matching and more!
• Robust PTO program!