Sales Executive - Santa Rosa, United States - Maverick Enterprise, Inc.

Description

Maverick Enterprise Inc. part of Crealis Group

Sales Executive (Wine Accounts / Based in the West Coast)


Company Description:

We are a Northern California based supplier to the food and beverage industry, part of a multinational group, the CREALIS GROUP, headquartered in Italy, with an average Sales turnover representing 400 million Euros.

We manufacture "top of the Bottle" packaging solutions for Wine, Spirits, Sparkling, Juices and Beverages, etc.

Job Title:
Sales Executive, West Coast


Compensation:
Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary plus bonus plan and company vehicle. Full Benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K with Match).

Job Summary:
We operate in a very competitive market that requires constant relationship management. Our business model requires both considerable support of our current customers as well as continuous prospecting for new business. This position is a key member of the Sales and Marketing Team.

You will work directly with the Sales Manager, Growth Accounts to build sales goals and target standard as well as strategic growth opportunities.

You must be a team player who recognizes and supports the notion that multiple roles and positions together drive a profitable business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage with the Sales Manager, an annual sales budget to meet or exceed company goals.
• Work closely with the Global Sales Leadership Team to meet global organizational sales goals.
• Must be able to promote and sell products through quality, level of design, strategic value, and emotional value.
• Develop and implement pricing strategy to achieve US Region gross margin target. Strong emphasis on key customer accounts.
• Regularly maintain updates in provided CRM to track Opportunities and Sales Development.
• Participate in key business meetings providing input to support growth and business development.
• Partner with Marketing to develop promotional programs that drive brand sales growth and ensure achievement of the plan.

Sales activities and duties:

Identify and document each potential account: who they currently buy packaging supplies from and their buying habits, volumes, types, sizes.

Familiarized with customer processing details.

Understand the market and trends within the wine industry.

Learn/understand bottle type/size and determine best size and fit.

Identify and call on key people involved in purchasing/procurement to solicit new business.

Make appointments and/or cold call target accounts to introduce yourself and promote our company. Communicate what differentiates us from our competitors. Show product samples and review our product offerings, capabilities, and service level.

Manage existing accounts, establishing a strong relationship with key people. Familiarize with current and future customer requirements.

Develop and present quotes when opportunities arise. Work with CREALIS Group personnel, to set pricing for each individual account, find the right technical solution.

Process orders by communicating all details to customer service and production to ensure order is made correctly and delivered to the customer on time.

Act as liaison for internal and external communications with assigned accounts. Ensure a positive relationship with assigned accounts. Provide regular status reports on assigned accounts.

Collaborate with other functions to identify business development opportunities. Participate in cross functional groups to establish marketing campaigns, product direction and productive solutions.

Represent the company at beverage industry events, including trade shows.


Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business Management preferred) and 5 years of sales experience in the wine industry or equivalent work experience.

Experience spirit packaging or wine packaging.

Bottling line equipment understanding and knowledge preferred.

Able to travel as required in the USA, Canada, Mexico and to Europe. Proper identification document (passport) available for traveling abroad.

Clean driving record

Thrives in being part of a team environment.

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently on projects, as appropriate.

Greatly enjoy meeting and conversing with new people.

Demonstrated ability to close sales.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.

Documented skills in building sales plans (building budgets, sales forecasts, etc.) Has a proven record of generating revenue, while ensuring profitability

Existing high-level contacts in the wine industry

Familiarity with bottling line and related quality matters and on occasion to advise

Availability to travel extensively within the territory and occasionally international
- primary work location: West Coast

Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, very good Excel knowledge and PowerPoint).


Pay:
$75, $125,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

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