Account Manager in Training - Tri Cities, Mi

Imperial Beverage•Bay City, MI

2d•Onsite

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! Our Account Managers in Training work full-time driving their own vehicles to assigned stores in their local area to get our beverages in the market and ready for the customers. They merchandise product and train on our sales process from Monday-Friday and as needed on the weekends. We choose Account Managers in Training who are persistent, driven, show a passion for sales, and take pride in what they do.

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: review deliveries, stock shelves and coolers while rotating fresh product, organize backstock, and assemble 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: create sales plans, work product in accounts, get approval for replenishment and new product placement, and place orders.
Sample and learn about products with suppliers.
Volunteer at local festivals.
Assist with store resets.
Work on special projects.