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M.S. Walker Mexican Spirits Sales Specialist in Los Angeles, California
M.S. Walker has an immediate opening for a Mexican Spirits Sales Specialist to serve as the Los Angeles, CA regional facing product knowledge expert for the M.S. Walker Brands Mexican Spirits Portfolio. If you're a natural and charismatic storyteller, study the art of selling, possess credibility with the on-trade, and have a passion for sharing cocktailing tales with others we'd be interested in connecting with you.
Responsibilities:
Cultivate and curate MSWB “partner” accounts
Make new retail and on-premise volume placements
Selling in and merchandising retail displays in existing and new retailers
Activate brand cocktail strategy at retail
Achieve competitive brand adjacencies at retail for existing and new placements
Achieve in service volume cocktail placements in the on-premise channel
Merchandise current and new placements with the most up to date point of sale materials
Follow up to train staff on features and benefits of the brands
Conduct consumer events, seminars and tastings in key accounts
Educate trade and distributor/broker partners on benefits of the MS Walker Brands Spirits Portfolio
Contribute to social media content that documents the brand’s impact in the regional community
Support and work with sales teams at distributor in the market, at meetings, and events
Support retail, on-trade and consumer shows as required; attend the brand's booth at fests and other events in core markets
Provide weekly and monthly recaps of all activities, and report market trends
Requirements
Deep knowledge of Mexican and craft spirits category from production process to trends and brands
Strong relationships in both the independent off and on-premise channels
Experience as a bartender strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing and delivering presentations
Deadline-oriented self-starter who is proactive and holds self to high standard of work quality
Ability to interface with the distributor personnel
Strong and active social media presence
Works well independently and is a problem solver
Preferred to be bilingual in both English and Spanish
Ability to travel throughout Los Angeles, CA territory is required
Information regarding the brands represented can be found at www.mswalker.com and on Instagram
Compensation:
- The salary for this role is a range of $55-80K and commensurate with experience
Benefits
Who We Are:
Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker, Inc. is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier called MS Walker Brands. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct wholesale distribution operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent an excellent portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people – our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.
Mission Statement:
Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.