United Distributors - Smyrna, GA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Smyrna, GA
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The On-Premise Sales Apprentice at United is designed for individuals eager to learn the sales representative role within the beverage alcohol industry. This position focuses on understanding United's product portfolio and go-to-market strategies while working closely with a manager. The apprentice will engage in various sales activities, including running vacation routes, performing sales deliveries, and managing marketing materials, all aimed at enhancing their sales skills and product knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Learn all facets of the United sales representative role
- Drive to all call points
- Run vacation routes for sales team members
- Complete tap handle surveys for specific customers
- Perform sales deliveries to customers
- Sell United's products to maintain and increase United's market share
- Sell new items and programs
- Use Encompass to bill orders and run sales reports
- Build positive relationships with customers, United's sales teams, and United's delivery associates
- Increase product knowledge with customers
- Host product tastings to place new items in customers
- Build sales presentations, pricing sheets, and tasting notes for customers to complement the sale of new items
- Manage marketing within customers including point of sales material, displays, and brand development promotions when applicable
- Help customers build and update menus
- Conduct staff training on new products
- Host beer, wine, and spirits dinners in customers
- Work some extended hours and some weekends as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older
- High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
- Restaurant/Bar/Industry experience preferred
- Valid driver's license for applicable state
- Valid auto liability insurance for applicable state
- Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state law
