Account Manager - Holland, MI

Imperial Beverage•Grand Haven, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Beverage is a top beverage sales company looking for a proven sales professional to out-hustle the competition and help make local bars, grocery stores, and restaurants successful with their beverage choices. Account Managers love our diverse portfolio, their independence, the great customers they build relationships with, and their awesome co-workers. This is a full-time, On-Premise account focused position that requires previous sales experience, availability Monday-Friday, and the candidate must currently reside or be willing to relocate to the Ottawa County area. The role involves selling beverages to customers in an assigned territory, expanding knowledge of beverage categories, balancing multiple priorities, and being goal-oriented, a problem-solver, and determined to take risks and win.

Requirements

Previous sales experience required.
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must live in the assigned market or be willing to relocate.
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

Beverage sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell beverages to customers in their assigned territory.
Expand knowledge of beverage categories.
Balance multiple priorities.
Be goal-oriented, a problem-solver, and determined to take risks and win.
Review sales route for the day using an iPad.
Create a plan for each stop, including product samples and deciding which products could help each account succeed.
Greet the purchaser/manager at the account.
Work 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 the purchaser/manager.
Upload orders.
Create a recap from each account to assist with the next visit and to notify merchandisers of updates.
Rewrite beer, wine, or cocktail lists with accounts.
Sample and learn about products with suppliers.
Hand-sell products to consumers at beer or wine dinners.
Volunteer at local festivals.
Assist with store resets.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HSAs, FSAs, and more.
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.
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.