WINE SALES EXECUTIVE

Job description / Role
Our client is a leading importer, distributor and retailer of alcoholic beverages in the Gulf Region. The company has a comprehensive brand portfolio with a presence in every imaginable category and segment of the market, including rare, limited, new to market and special edition labels

Role
Sales
•    Create an annual Sales Plan for the agreed key brands within the wine portfolio for each business channel.
•    Develop and implement appropriate sales strategies for the brands for each individual account working in close coordination
with the Sales team in order to achieve targeted profits, sales turnover and customer service levels. Implementation of Marketing Plans
•    Liaise with the Wine Marketing manager and provide input into developing appropriate marketing strategies for various
market segments.
•    In co - ordination with the Wine Marketing Manager, implement the On - trade marketing plans as per the agreed marketing
and brand growth plans and the agreed promotional calendar.

Relationship Management
•    Represent the company at on - trade and sponsored events.

Training
•    Provide training on a continuous basis to the sales force ( On Trade and Retail) and ensure that his/her own professional
knowledge is continuously updated.
•    Provide specialist support to the retail business (Staff and Customers) as and when needed.

Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•    Wine enthusiast with some specialist knowledge, preferably with the WSET basic course
•    Good track record with 3 - 5 years of operational sales experience in wine sales
•    Experience in sales training and/or giving group presentations
•    Ability to become a confident brand and sales ambassador
•    Good PC skills
•    Fluency in written and spoken English.

SKILLS REQUIRED
•    Ability to build relationships with people in the trade and to excel in service focused culture.
•    To Conduct “wine tasting” events and other related wine promotional events in order to promote the company’s range of
wines in the market.
•    Good Communicating and influencing skills ,
•    Decision - making skills,
•    Excellent verbal and written skills,
•    Planning and Organising skills, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
•    Strong achievement orientation together with a passion for the business. Desire and ability to achieve business results is
critical.
•    Commercial awareness with good numeric ability is essential.

About the Company
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