Sales Associate

Glazer's Beer and Beverage, LLC•Victoria, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate maximizes sales and distribution of products on an assigned route while supporting marketing, merchandising, and delivery efforts to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance objectives. The role builds strong customer relationships and ensures product quality at retail outlets. The position requires regular, ongoing onsite presence, including at non-company business locations, for the majority of working time. Work is performed according to the schedule set by supervisors and/or branch management.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, six months to two years of beverage-industry sales experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with customers or organization employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to learn and comply with Texas laws regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages, as enforced by the TABC.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently reaching with hands and arms; and occasionally standing, walking, sitting, and climbing or balancing.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close, distance, and color vision.
Ability to work onsite, including at non-company locations where the company conducts business, for the majority of the time.

Nice To Haves

Valid state motor vehicle license.
Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws.
At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Execute and implement established sales and marketing programs to maximize retail efforts.
Build strong relationships with customers and delivery personnel.
Address customer needs in a timely manner.
Maximize retail execution within assigned accounts using established retail account standards.
Increase consumer awareness of brands through proactive shelf management, including seeking additional product space and improving product location, flow, and ribbonization.
Manage product quality to ensure only fresh, undamaged products are available for sale and consumption.
Use ordering systems effectively to maintain appropriate inventory and orders and prevent out-of-stock and out-of-code situations.
Solicit primary placement of permanent point-of-sale materials within the assigned route and monitor competitive signage placement.
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner.
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
Perform other job duties as assigned.