Independent Retail Spirits Sales Representative (Augusta)

UNITED DISTRIBUTORS GROUP•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Sales Representative sells United products to customers to maintain and grow United’s market share. The representative develops knowledge of United’s product portfolio, educates customers, and manages marketing within accounts. The role uses United systems to bill orders, review sales figures, and track progress toward goals. It suits a self-motivated, competitive individual who works effectively in collaborative, organized, interpersonal, and creative situations. The position involves visiting customer locations, driving to call points, maintaining account relationships, supporting product and brand promotions, and covering teammates’ vacation routes when required. Work may take place in non-temperature-controlled environments, refrigerated areas, and accounts with smoke, dust, or moderate to loud noise.

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.
Ability to use technology, including Microsoft Office, and become proficient in United software systems.
Excellent verbal communication, attention to detail, collaboration, and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time to meet changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform business math computations.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work some weekends and extended hours as needed.
Ability to drive for extended periods and to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach, lift, carry, and handle or feel objects with hands and fingers.
Ability to lift more than average loads of 50–65 pounds, including some overhead lifting.
Ability to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of the company and its products.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell United products to maintain and increase United’s 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 the United 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 teammates’ vacation routes when required.
Drive to all call points.
Perform other duties as assigned.