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Associate Sales Representative - New Haven (Connecticut)

3/26/2026

Primary duties involve building new brands, expanding distribution, and maintaining close relationships with accounts to ensure high customer service satisfaction. This includes visiting accounts, covering routes when necessary, and working with internal departments to leverage marketing materials to increase sales.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Established in 1908, Martignetti Companies has grown to become the leading distributor of wine and spirits in New England and the 7th largest in the country. Martignetti Companies currently has sales operations in five New England markets-Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Based in Taunton, MA, the company operates in Massachusetts as United Liquors, Carolina Wine & Spirits, Classic Wine Imports and Commonwealth Wine & Spirits and in other New England states as Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire and Vermont, Rhode Island Distributing Company through a joint venture, and Maine Beverage Company as the exclusive distributor of spirits in the state. Now in its 3rd generation of ownership by the Martignetti family, Martignetti Companies is still firmly committed to offering the highest quality service and to building and maintaining long term partnerships with our customers and suppliers.
About the Role

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:

· Building new brands and expanding distribution across Martignetti’s portfolio

· Visiting open accounts and covering routes when sales reps are on vacation or unavailable

· Building and maintaining active and close relationships with accounts in territory to provide the highest level of customer service satisfaction

· Analyzing a client’s current situation, creating an effective solution, and being determined to see it through

· Attending weekly general sales meetings at Martignetti’s Connecticut location

· Reaching sales and placement goals

· Working with the Merchandising and Graphics departments to effectively leverage marketing and Point of Sales material to increase sales

· Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Physical Demands:

· Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds

· Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the work day

· Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration

· Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors

· Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods or the set up of displays


Requirements:

· Highly motivated, results-driven individual with a strong passion for sales

· Energetic, relationship builder with an innate desire to work hard

· Previous knowledge in wine and spirits is beneficial but not required

· Excellent time-management and communication skills

· Experience in restaurant and/or retail outlets a plus

· Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license and vehicle registration


Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels that they belong. We do so by acting on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!


Martignetti Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Martignetti Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.


We are hiring directly for this position. Please, no calls from third-party staffing agencies. Thank you!


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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Key Skills
SalesRelationship BuildingCustomer ServiceTime ManagementCommunicationGoal AchievementMerchandisingMarketingLifting
Categories
SalesRetailLogistics
Benefits
Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401K PlanEmployee Discounts
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