Join the exciting and dynamic world of Meridian Wine Merchants, a leading player in the liquor industry. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven individual to join our team as a Sales Consultant. At Meridian Wine Merchants, we blend tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional products to our diverse clientele.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Effectively execute call procedures, in accordance with the SOP on pre, during and post call procedures.
• Effectively execute sales levers at outlet, in accordance with the SOP according to customer call procedure.
• Collect, capture, and maintain accuracy of all wines listed on all wine lists in your sales area as per the wine list data base SOP.
• Effectively execute stock allocation, by managing the stock allocation as per RSM requirements and stock allocation report.
• Log all calls and capturing interaction with customers on the handheld device as per SOP and RSM requirements.
• New product introduction, vintage changes, and upliftment procedure to be carried out as per SOP.
• Client Trade visits to be done as per the RSM’s requirements and according to SOP.
• Deliver customer satisfaction by call cycle management. Effective planning of the call cycle as per contact and coverage SOP.
• Plan and prioritize, demonstrate abilities to manage competing demands.
• Deliver customer satisfaction by assisting new customers in opening accounts, as per SOP on new accounts.
• Recording and promptly acting upon customers’ complaints, queries and requests and feedback accordingly as per Communication SOP and contact grid.
• Identifying and execute promotional opportunities/requirements as per the customers’ needs and promotional SOP.
• Identify training needs of the customer and execute according to a training plan.
• Understand the sales strategy as well as your personal sales target by customer and brand and deliver the result.
• Make yourself aware of the dress code and adhere to it (smart casual) as per SOP.
• Manage and take care of company assets including car, laptop, and handheld devices as per SOP.
• Submit all expense reports on time as per SOP.

Qualifications and experience

• Grade 12.
• Diploma relating to Sales, Marketing, Hospitality management or Food and Beverage management.
• Liquor Industry and wine Knowledge.
• Selling, Coaching, and Negotiation.
• 2-3 years sales and merchandising experience in a related FMCG environment.
• CWA Certificate Wine Course.

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet the requirements.

Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.