Sales Consultant- Grand Rapids, MN
About The Position
Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. We’ve been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry. We are searching high and low for a fantastic Sales Consultant for our Gallo division. And it might just be you! You will work in the Grand Rapids/Hibbing/and surrounding territories and must be local to this area. Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job. Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Johnson Brothers is a single-family owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor, led by Michael and Todd Johnson. Founded in 1953 by their father, Lynn Johnson, the company has grown into one of the largest wholesale distribution companies in the United States, operating across 20 states. Johnson Brothers partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional customer service. The company remains rooted in its founding values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. For the third year in a row, Newsweek has named Johnson Brothers one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.
Requirements
- 2 year degree or related industry experience
- Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Goals and results driven
- Ability to lift up to 55lbs repeatedly
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)
Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent customer contact
- Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
- Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner
- Full understanding of products and pricing schedules
- Make effective sales presentations
- Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
- Identify and nurture new accounts
- 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
- 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.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
