Wine & Spirits Representative - Cedar Rapids or Cedar Falls

Dedicated to bringing the finest in Wine, Spirits and Alternative Beverages to the Midwest from around the world, Cask & Cork strives to bring an estate and artisanal offering to both sophisticated and emerging consumers alike. We believe that leadership and success in fine wine distribution begins by identifying products that will be innovative tomorrow while paying attention to the needs of today’s wine enthusiast.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS POSITION WOULD WORK REMOTELY FROM CEDAR RAPIDS OR CEDAR FALLS AND PICK UP PRODUCT ONCE OR TWICE PER WEEK IN DAVENPORT. POSITION COMES WITH A COMPANY CAR AND GAS CARD.

Major Goals and Responsibilities: 

• Directly responsible for developing new and existing customers 
• Provide recommendations to current and new customers regarding products Cask & Cork can provide 
• Produce sufficient sales to meet and exceed company and location production standards 
• Conduct customer business reviews and make equitable decisions for the customer and the company 
• Solicit, coordinate, schedule, and participate in community events to build customer list 
• Develop effective business plan for assigned geographic territory 
• Track activity and manage time 
• Participate as a team player by providing constant support to others and be able to work as an independent self-starter creating new business opportunities 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strict attention to detail, organization and professionalism  
• Actively seeks solutions to problems before being asked or directed 
• Maintains effectiveness in the face of disappointment and rejection 
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations 
• Personable, customer-centric, honest and trustworthy 
• Excellent time management skills: ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 
• Self-motivated, energetic and hardworking 
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
• Professional verbal and written communication and presentation skills 
• Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with individuals of all education and professional backgrounds from entry level staff to executive level  

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Comfort with technology preferred 
• Sales and/or customer service background 

Compensation: Base Salary + Commission/Bonus Pay - Reps can expect total compensation between $55,000.00 and $100,000.00 for the first couple of years and top reps make over $150,000.00 after building their business.  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Paid time off 
• Partially paid Health Benefits 
• Vision & Dental Benefits 
• Bonus opportunities 
• Paid Holidays 
• 401k Retirement Program with partial matching 
• Community Involvement and paid Volunteer Time Off (40 hours per year!) 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Comprehensive training 

Cask & Cork is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.