Account Manager (Sales) - Rack and Riddle : Job Details

Description Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking to add a Account Manager to our team. Our Services: Still Wine Custom Crush - Grape to Bottle Sparkling Wine Custom Crush - Grape and Base Wine to Bottle Sparkling Private Label Wine - Shiner and Custom Still Wine Bottling Contracts - Bulk to Bottle Position Description: Our growing business is looking for an Account Manager to increase sales of sparkling wine in California and the wine regions across the US. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new Base to Bottle opportunities for wineries looking to add sparkling wine to their portfolio and following up on potential leads. The Account Manager will also monitor sparkling wine industry trends to identify emerging markets and develop plans to utilize those markets to expand revenue. If you have prior experience in outside sales and/or beverage sales and a desire to expand your career, we want to hear from you. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying, qualifying, and securing sparkling wine business opportunities at wineries in California and other states and wine regions.
• Building business relationships with potential and ongoing clients.
• Collaborating with the Business Development Team and leadership to secure, retain, and grow winery accounts.
• Developing customized targeted sales strategies i.e., by wine region.
• Creating informative presentations; Presenting and delivering information to potential sparking wine clients at client meetings, industry exhibits, trade shows, and conferences.
• Coordinating business generation activities.
• Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Answering potential client questions and follow-up inquiries from existing clients.
• Creating and maintaining a list/database of prospective sparkling wine clients.
• Maintaining short and long-term business development plans.
• Cold calling; making multiple outbound calls to potential clients.
• Meeting with clients to present products or perform tastings at thier facilty or ours.
• Understanding the sparkling wine category and clients' needs and offering solutions and support.
• Researching potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources.
• Qualifying leads from digital campaigns, conferences, references, trade shows.
• Closing sales and working with client through the contract process.
• Meeting or exceeding annual sales goals.
• Collaborating with management on sales goals, planning, and forecasting.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements The successful candidate's background includes:

• 5+ years experience selling products to beverage companies, strong preference to having sold to wineries.
• Experience with lead generation and prospect management.
• Comfortable making cold calls and prospecting daily.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Possesses an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor.
• Eager to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage complex project, multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of company services and its position in the industry.
• Able to professionally and confidently communicate with Business Development Team and Leaders.
• Able to work accurately under stress and pressure to meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated and proven sales results.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with challenges.
• Knowledge of sales process from initiation to close.
• Ability to work independently and as an active member of a team.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Out-look, and Excel).
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to demonstrate a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. intermittently

Final candidates will be required to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.