Chain Account Manager - Dearborn, MI

Imperial Beverage • Detroit, MI

7h • 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. This full-time position is Chain account focused, requires previous sales experience, availability Monday-Friday, and you must currently reside or be willing to relocate to the Wayne County area. Account Managers at Imperial Beverage enjoy a diverse portfolio, independence, great customers, and awesome co-workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Sales experience required, beverage sales experience preferred
• 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

• Beverage sales experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sell beverages to customers in their assigned territory while continuing to expand their knowledge of the beverage categories.
• Balance multiple priorities, have a passion for sales, be goal-oriented, a problem-solver, and determined to take risks and win.
• Use iPad to review sales route for the day.
• Create a 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 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 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
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
• Employer match on 401(k)
• Immediate vesting for 401(k)
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED