Sales Consultant- SE MN

Johnson Brothers•Winona, MN

10d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Sales Representative position services retail stores in the Red Wing, Lake City, Wabasha, Winona areas for The Phillips Wine & Spirits Division. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable.

Requirements

BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Goals and results driven
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
Ability to lift 50LB repeatedly
Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Nice To Haves

Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Responsibilities

Territory Management: Ensure consistent customer contact
Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner
Selling: Full understanding of products and pricing schedules
Make effective sales presentations
Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
Identify and nurture new accounts
Merchandising: Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
Focus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted
Servicing: Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
Perform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes
Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc.
Administration: Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner