Independent Retail Spirits Sales Representative (Augusta)

United Distributors Group•Augusta, GA

About The Position

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in Georgia and Alabama. The company is a family business with fourth-generation Hertz family members in leadership roles and focuses on growth by leveraging its market advantages and building its product portfolio. The Sales Representative sells United products to customers to maintain and grow United’s market share. The role requires knowledge of United’s product portfolio and educating customers while selling. Representatives manage marketing within accounts and use United systems to bill orders, review sales numbers, and track progress toward goals. This position suits a self-motivated, competitive person who works well in collaborative settings and demonstrates strong organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
High school or vocational school diploma, or GED equivalent.
Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
State minimum auto-liability insurance.
Acceptable driving record and ability to maintain the stated minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment.
Time-management, selling, quality-control, and product-knowledge skills.
Ability to use technology, including Microsoft Office, and become proficient with United software systems.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform business-math computations.
Results-driven approach and material-control skills.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work some weekends and extended hours as needed.
Ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods.
Ability to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Ability to perform greater-than-average lifting of up to 50–65 lbs, including some overhead lifting.
Ability to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature-controlled environment, including exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather.
Ability to work occasionally in refrigerated areas and in accounts with smoke and dust, and in moderate-to-loud noise levels.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and judging distance.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell United products to maintain and increase market share.
Sell new items and programs and increase customers’ product knowledge.
Use United systems daily to bill orders, run sales reports, and track progress toward goals.
Learn and maintain knowledge of United’s product portfolio.
Build positive relationships with suppliers, customers, United sales teams, and delivery associates.
Complete supplier ride-alongs when required.
Manage marketing within accounts, including point-of-sale materials, displays, and brand-development promotions when applicable.
Run vacation routes for teammates when required.
Drive to all call points.
Perform other duties as assigned.