RTD Specialist

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a part-time RTD Specialist for our Brand Development Sales Team servicing multiple accounts in Lansing, MI. The RTD Specialist is a part-time, field-based sales role that focuses on selling, servicing, developing, and growing the GLWAS portfolio of ready-to-drink products within our retail partners throughout all divisions of the company - Retail Chain, Retail Independent, and On-Premises accounts. This role provides a phenomenal experience into both sales and the adult beverage industry with one of the strongest RTD Seltzer portfolios around - couples with a winning team culture. Field Specialists report directly to their team leader who is available to assist, mentor, and further sharpen their team's skills.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years
• Need to obtain an MLCC license
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position.
• All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process.
• Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.
• All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings.
• This includes a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility(lift) test, and drug screen.
• Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment.
• Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record and the conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior sales retail experience
• Prior distribution industry experience
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• Positive & Entrepreneurial Attitude
• A Success-Oriented, Competitive, and Creative Mindset
• Basic technical ability (Email / Excel / Text)
• Desire to learn and implement these learnings

Responsibilities

• Selling, servicing, developing, and growing the GLWAS portfolio of ready-to-drink products within our retail partners throughout all divisions of the company - Retail Chain, Retail Independent, and On-Premises accounts.

Benefits

• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level