WELCOME NEW PIONEER WINE COMPANY EMPLOYEE
The information and links provided on this page will help you get set up with all of the tools and contacts you will need while launching your career at Pioneer Wine Company. Please carefully review all of the information below. Your training is an ongoing process between yourself and your territory manager. If you do not know who your territory manager is contact Rick Fischer at rfischer@pioneerwine.com.
We look forward to working with you!
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ROUTE SHEETS
You will keep a route sheet to help you stay organized in your territory. Your territory manager will help you with this.
COMPUTER & HOT SPOT
You will be provided with a company computer and hot spot. You will be trained by your territory manager on order entry and computer policies.
SUPPLIER WORK-WITHS AND RELATIONSHIPS
As an employee of Pioneer Wine Company you will have the opportunity to work with many of our suppliers out in the market. Supplier "work-with" shifts will be assigned to you via the company calendar (see below). On days you are scheduled to work with a supplier you will be responsible for the organization and scheduling of appointments in accounts around your territory. As you become more familiar with our portfolio of wines you will be able to asses and select accounts appropriate for that supplier. This will be discussed in greater detail with your Territory Manager.
EVENTS
You will work with your territory manager on all events.
EMAIL
We use Gmail for our company email and calendar as well as some shared Google documents. This is a user-friendly email platform that your territory manager can help you learn to use. Your email should also be set up on your mobile devices.
Please make sure your email signature lists the following information:
Your Name
Title
Pioneer Wine Company
Your Cell Phone Number
Website: www.pioneerwinecolorado.com
SevenFifty URL: www.sevenfifty.com/pioneerwine
Please make sure your email signature on your cell phone also states the following information:
Your Name
Cell Phone Number
Pioneer Wine Company
COMPANY CALENDAR
To access our company calendar email a request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com
POINT OF SALE MATERIALS
There are many point of sale materials are available for your use. Some of these can be found under the Employee section of this website. Shelf talkers and other helpful documents are stored in our company Dropbox folder. To access this send a request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com You will need to create an account on Dropbox using your Pioneer Wine Company email address.
SALES TOOLS
Check out the Sales Tools tab under the Employee section of this site. The information found there will help you a ton with designing your sales presentations on a number of wines from our top producers. These sales tools were created by your peers and can help set you on the right track when choosing which items to prioritize as you begin your career with us.
SEVENFIFTY.COM
SevenFifty is our online portfolio for members of the trade. This is a wonderful resource which you will use on a daily basis for information on the wines in our portfolio and to interact with your customers. Click this link to view an important training video that will discuss all of the features of the site get you started.
To get a username and password send request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com
PRINTING
You may use the printers in the office to run documents and shelf talkers. When you are in the office ask Karissa to help you with this.
- If you want to print shelf talkers at the office or at home follow these simple steps:
1) Select shelf talker in Dropbox
2) Drag it onto your desktop
3) Open the image file and select print *Note: be sure that your printer settings are set at "Fit to Page". This will adjust the image to fit the maximum printing are on any printer.
- If you'd like to print a price book you can download it on SevenFifty and print at home or in the office.
- If you need a sign or flyers printed for an event or a request from an account discuss the project with your territory manager and they will explain the steps
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
You have a wonderful support system to work with at Pioneer Wine Company! You can find contact information for everyone in the company on the Contact page but here are the people you will be working with right away:
Rick Fischer - General Manager, Rick will get you set up with your territory manager and can always be contacted for general questions and support
Carol Rusten - Operations Manager & Human Resources, Carol will help you with all of your employment paperwork, banking information and benefits information
Josh Twitchell - IT Guru, Josh will get you set up with your company computer and email and can always be contacted for IT support questions
Montana Rae - Creative Director, Montana manages the website, marketing materials and supplier market visits
Rachelle Whitley - Accounts Receivable, Rachelle manages your accounts receivable for your customers. She will also be the one to release accounts that are on credit hold. If you pick up checks from your accounts you will turn them in to her. Please make sure you schedule some time to meet with her as soon as possible.
Tawni Vitela - Warehouse Manager, Tawni oversees the operation of our warehouse. If you have questions regarding a delivery she will be able to assist you.
We look forward to working with you!
-
ROUTE SHEETS
You will keep a route sheet to help you stay organized in your territory. Your territory manager will help you with this.
COMPUTER & HOT SPOT
You will be provided with a company computer and hot spot. You will be trained by your territory manager on order entry and computer policies.
SUPPLIER WORK-WITHS AND RELATIONSHIPS
As an employee of Pioneer Wine Company you will have the opportunity to work with many of our suppliers out in the market. Supplier "work-with" shifts will be assigned to you via the company calendar (see below). On days you are scheduled to work with a supplier you will be responsible for the organization and scheduling of appointments in accounts around your territory. As you become more familiar with our portfolio of wines you will be able to asses and select accounts appropriate for that supplier. This will be discussed in greater detail with your Territory Manager.
EVENTS
You will work with your territory manager on all events.
We use Gmail for our company email and calendar as well as some shared Google documents. This is a user-friendly email platform that your territory manager can help you learn to use. Your email should also be set up on your mobile devices.
Please make sure your email signature lists the following information:
Your Name
Title
Pioneer Wine Company
Your Cell Phone Number
Website: www.pioneerwinecolorado.com
SevenFifty URL: www.sevenfifty.com/pioneerwine
Please make sure your email signature on your cell phone also states the following information:
Your Name
Cell Phone Number
Pioneer Wine Company
COMPANY CALENDAR
To access our company calendar email a request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com
POINT OF SALE MATERIALS
There are many point of sale materials are available for your use. Some of these can be found under the Employee section of this website. Shelf talkers and other helpful documents are stored in our company Dropbox folder. To access this send a request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com You will need to create an account on Dropbox using your Pioneer Wine Company email address.
SALES TOOLS
Check out the Sales Tools tab under the Employee section of this site. The information found there will help you a ton with designing your sales presentations on a number of wines from our top producers. These sales tools were created by your peers and can help set you on the right track when choosing which items to prioritize as you begin your career with us.
SEVENFIFTY.COM
SevenFifty is our online portfolio for members of the trade. This is a wonderful resource which you will use on a daily basis for information on the wines in our portfolio and to interact with your customers. Click this link to view an important training video that will discuss all of the features of the site get you started.
To get a username and password send request for access to Montana at mrae@pioneerwine.com
PRINTING
You may use the printers in the office to run documents and shelf talkers. When you are in the office ask Karissa to help you with this.
- If you want to print shelf talkers at the office or at home follow these simple steps:
1) Select shelf talker in Dropbox
2) Drag it onto your desktop
3) Open the image file and select print *Note: be sure that your printer settings are set at "Fit to Page". This will adjust the image to fit the maximum printing are on any printer.
- If you'd like to print a price book you can download it on SevenFifty and print at home or in the office.
- If you need a sign or flyers printed for an event or a request from an account discuss the project with your territory manager and they will explain the steps
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
You have a wonderful support system to work with at Pioneer Wine Company! You can find contact information for everyone in the company on the Contact page but here are the people you will be working with right away:
Rick Fischer - General Manager, Rick will get you set up with your territory manager and can always be contacted for general questions and support
Carol Rusten - Operations Manager & Human Resources, Carol will help you with all of your employment paperwork, banking information and benefits information
Josh Twitchell - IT Guru, Josh will get you set up with your company computer and email and can always be contacted for IT support questions
Montana Rae - Creative Director, Montana manages the website, marketing materials and supplier market visits
Rachelle Whitley - Accounts Receivable, Rachelle manages your accounts receivable for your customers. She will also be the one to release accounts that are on credit hold. If you pick up checks from your accounts you will turn them in to her. Please make sure you schedule some time to meet with her as soon as possible.
Tawni Vitela - Warehouse Manager, Tawni oversees the operation of our warehouse. If you have questions regarding a delivery she will be able to assist you.
