Account Manager in Training - Marquette, MI
About The Position
Becoming an Account Manager in Training provides the opportunity to job shadow and learn from our skilled sales team as you develop your own sales techniques and learn more about the beer, wine, and spirits world! The ultimate goal is for you to train and prepare for the next step in your beverage career, which means your own sales route with us! The AMIT day is always different, but here are some regular opportunities: Merchandise- review deliveries on your iPad, arrive at stores after deliveries have been made, stock shelves and coolers while rotating fresh product, organize any product left in the backstock area, and assemble product displays as needed. Job shadow and train with Sales Manager and Account Managers- learn sales techniques from a variety of employees, while also learning about their individual routes. Cover sales routes for Account Managers- create a sales plan for each account, work the product in the account to see what they need to be successful, discuss and get approval for replenishment and new product placement from account purchaser/manager, and place orders for each account assigned. Sample and learn about products with our suppliers. Volunteer at local festivals. Assist with store resets. Work on special projects.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Sales and beverage industry experience preferred
- 21 years of age or older
- Must live in assigned market
- Reliable vehicle
- Flexibility to work varying hours to accommodate customer needs and special events
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with various types of people
- Desire to stay up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge
- Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license
- Ability to lift/carry an average of 30 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Merchandise product, including stocking shelves and coolers, rotating fresh product, organizing backstock, and assembling product displays.
- Job shadow and train with Sales Manager and Account Managers to learn sales techniques and understand individual routes.
- Cover sales routes for Account Managers by creating sales plans, working product, discussing replenishment and new product placement with purchasers/managers, and placing orders.
- Sample and learn about products with suppliers.
- Volunteer at local festivals.
- Assist with store resets.
- Work on special projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSAs, FSAs
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
- 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave (Full time employees)
- Weekly pay
- Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement
- Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
- Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
