Sales Apprentice - Hoover, Pelham & 280 - $47K

United Distributors Group•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

The Off Premise Sales Apprentice is an entry-level position in United’s sales organization designed to prepare an associate for a Sales Representative role. The role includes covering Sales Representatives’ vacation routes, making sales deliveries, merchandising and building displays, managing and rotating account inventory, and developing relationships with accounts and United departments. It suits a self-motivated, competitive person who can collaborate and stay organized while applying interpersonal skills and creativity.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
High school or vocational school diploma, or GED equivalent, required.
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 maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature-controlled environment, including exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather.
Ability to work occasionally in refrigerated areas and in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to drive and safely operate a vehicle.
Ability to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks.
Ability to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Ability to perform greater-than-average lifting up to 50–65 lbs, 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.
Time management, selling skills, quality control, product knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology, and ability to read, write, and perform business math computations.
Competencies include decision making, planning and organization, customer focus, professionalism, flexibility, communication, relationship building, time management, positive attitude, stress management, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with sales team members to train and understand all facets of the United Sales Representative role.
Drive to all call points.
Perform sales deliveries to accounts.
Run vacation routes for Sales Representatives.
Sell new products or programs.
Use Encompass to bill orders.
Build displays in accounts.
Merchandise accounts using point-of-sale material.
Work back stock, shelf space, and cold boxes in accounts to ensure product rotation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with account management.
Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, Sales Representatives, and sales management to work as a team.
Perform other duties as assigned.