Account Development Specialist - Aspect Fine Wine (San Francisco)

Job Description

The Aspect Account Development Specialist is the sales lead for their assigned portfolio within a targeted account base. They are focused against increasing share and velocity of their assigned commodity using tactics that help sell-in the right brands to customers and sell-out to consumers via planning and execution of brand activations.

This role must maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the supplier accounts and be the expert consultant for the accounts. The Aspect Account Development Specialist will be active with in-market events and education.

Qualifications

• Fine Wine Accreditation: Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers) must be in process or completed within 6 months.
• In-depth understanding of wine styles, different regions and grapes, aging potential for various wines, and specific flavor profiles.
• Specialized knowledge of category or responsibility that this role will support.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in sales or industry related and category expertise experience for category specific roles.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
• Results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and Reporting skills.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

Competencies

• Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision (PPO)
• 401(k) matching
• Annual PTO Accrual and holidays
• Rollover Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer.