NYB - Rep Sales Relief SGWS NY

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•New York, NY

7h•$45,000

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings between $45000 / year plus commissions. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.OverviewHigh-energy, self-motivated, and eager to stretch your boundaries? Looking to grow into a career in sales for the greatest beverage company in the world? A role as a Sales Relief Representative might be right for you. Sales Relief Representatives are responsible for assisting Sales Representatives in growing the company portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, shelf assortment, and creative displays at retail accounts. Being a Sales Relief Representative allows you to get your foot in the door of a company that seeks to promote based on meritocracy and has ample opportunity for career growth across the US, Canada, and world.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
High school diploma or GED required
Able and willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Highly self-motivated and organized with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
Comfort level with change and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
1+ years of warehouse, delivery, sales, or merchandising experience preferred
Strong selling and negotiation skills
Strong customer service skills and ability to grow and lead customer relationships
Ability to understand and read invoices, load sheets, job orders, and installation instructions as well as ability to calculate simple math functions
Ability to move products (cases of beer up to 40 pounds and draught kegs up to 165 pounds), hang merchandise, and fulfill other physical requirements including repetitive lifting, bending, and pulling/pushing

Nice To Haves

Previous consumer packaged goods / beverage industry experience preferred
Advanced degree preferred (Associates, Bachelors, etc.)

Responsibilities

Cover sales routes of Sales Representatives that are out on vacation, leave, etc.
Visit assigned retail accounts and utilize company portfolio to sell volume, increase distribution, monitor price, and manage shelf space
Increase shelf space and position for SG Beverage products
Responsible for maintaining published product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stocks
Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales
Work with the credit department to resolve credit issues including collecting past due balances
Build and maintain SG Beverage product displays
Install permanent new point of sale (POS) items in retail accounts
Responsible for assisting in the daily upkeep of the POS Warehouse
Participate in new product launch events including tastings / samplings. The beverage industry is meant to be fun!
Act as full business “owner” grow net revenue and help the company Lead Future Growth
Additional Primary Responsibilities