Inside Sales Representative
About The Position
The Customer Service/Inside Sales is responsible for contacting existing customers in predetermined universe to inform them about a product or service, answering questions about products or the company and asking questions to understand customer requirements and close sales. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-5 years’ previous hospitality experience with direct knowledge of wine, spirits and beer required.
- Patience, persistence and persuasiveness
- Excellent typing skills.
- Intermediate/Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Detail-oriented, analytical and deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills (oral, written) including the ability to summarize key findings and interact with individuals at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Contact existing customers to inform them about a product or service
- Fully understand the Southern Glazer's Beverage Company portfolio
- Asks questions to understand customer needs and close sales
- Build long term trust and relationships
- Enter and update customer information in the database
- Contact customers daily and process orders in an efficient and accurate manner
- Creates and updates activity reports with record of all calls and sales
- Provide back-up support for sales teams during vacations, etc. for off premise accounts
- Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research concern and provide solutions, cross sell and up sell
- Assist sales reps with will-calls as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance
- Guardian Dental insurance
- VSP vision insurance
- Hyatt Legal Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Medicare Specialist for retirement planning
- 100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
