Account Manager - Wine - Grand Rapids, MI

Imperial Beverage•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a top beverage sales company looking for a proven sales professional to out-hustle the competition and help make our local bars, grocery stores and restaurants successful with their beverage choices. Our Account Managers tell us they love our diverse portfolio, their independence, the great customers they build relationships with, and their awesome co-workers! This full-time position is wine account focused, requires previous sales experience, advanced wine knowledge, availability Monday-Friday and you must currently reside or be willing to relocate to the Kent County area.

Requirements

Sales experience required, beverage sales experience preferred.
Advanced wine knowledge.
21 years of age or older.
Must live in assigned market.
Reliable vehicle and cell phone.
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.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell beverages to customers in their assigned territory while continuing to expand their knowledge of the beverage categories.
Using iPad, review sales route for the day.
Create plan for each stop, which can include product samples and deciding which products could help each account succeed.
Greet the purchaser/manager at the account.
Work your product in the account, which can include filling shelves, rotating, checking backstock, tracking what needs to be replenished and focusing on what the account needs.
Discuss ideas and get approval for replenishment and new product placement from purchaser/manager.
Upload the orders.
Create recap from each account to assist with next visit and to notify merchandisers of updates.
Rewrite wine lists with accounts.
Sample and learn about products with our suppliers.
Hand-sell products to consumers at wine dinners.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
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 to give back to the community.
Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
Weekly pay.
Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home.
Kick ass events and fun across Michigan.
Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry.
Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family.