Primary purpose and function of position: Provide sales route relief and other Sales & Marketing Team support as directed
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain retail call frequency to include: follow structured selling process, sell in supplier products and provide value added services and resources to retail accounts, maintain appropriate inventory levels, book, build and restock displays as needed, POCM placements, sell in additional shelf space, rotate product, fill shelves, plan promotion activities, follow-up on delivery issues, deliver product when necessary and resolve billing issues
Communicate monthly pricing information, suggestively sell-in consumer price points and proactively manage price gaps versus competition
Introduce and sell in new and existing brands and packages including activities to support sell through as necessary
Complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys and work orders
Establish and monitor quality control standards (product freshness, finished product loss)
Communicate with all Company departments as necessary
Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary
Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, sales data tools (IRI and Mobility 360), competitive activity and special promotional activities
Maintain all required information in Mobility unit
Comply with all Wholesaler Equity Agreement requirements, Grey Eagle and supplier standards and policies
Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or GED certificate required
Two years sales experience; familiarity selling consumer product goods, beer/liquor products a plus
Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
Project a friendly, courteous and professional image
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to safely operate job related equipment
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds and draught product weighing 165 plus pounds
Regular and reliable attendance required
Valid driver license and safe driving record
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to pass a required pre-employment background and drug screening
Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Food & Beverages
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