Sales Relief Specialist

Standard Beverage•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The Sales Relief Specialist fills in for Sales Representatives or Retail Specialists when assigned personnel are absent. The role supports retail accounts by selling and merchandising fresh products, stocking and rotating inventory, building displays, and providing exceptional customer service. It requires organization, initiative, and the ability to manage competing demands. The specialist may develop the expertise needed to take responsibility for a sales route while a representative is on vacation. The position requires physical exertion, including regularly lifting products weighing 25 to 50 pounds and lifting up to 175 pounds when handling kegs. Employees must have a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record and the required auto insurance coverage, and be at least 21 years old at the time of employment to sell alcohol in Kansas. Starting salary is $19 per hour. The company describes its compensation as market-competitive and offers comprehensive benefits and an interactive working environment.

Requirements

High integrity, commitment, and a strong work ethic.
Strong persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences internally and externally.
Ability to lift products weighing 25 to 50 pounds regularly and up to 175 pounds when handling kegs.
Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and auto insurance coverage at least at the minimum required by the company and state law.
At least 21 years of age at the time of employment to sell alcohol in Kansas.
Adaptability to change and ability to manage competing demands.
Sense of urgency and reliability.
Self-confidence and a professional demeanor.
Self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable.
Positive attitude toward daily work, team members, and customers.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the stated requirements may be considered as a substitute.
Background or experience in the beverage or restaurant/bar industry is a plus.
Knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

Stock and rotate fresh products, and organize and refill back stock, cold boxes/coolers, shelves, and displays in accordance with quality and rotation policies.
Build displays and place signage and other merchandising materials.
Ensure Standard Beverage SKUs are appropriately priced and meet visibility standards.
Keep backroom and inventory areas clean and organized.
Notify a manager of product breakage in an account.
Review accounts for merchandising opportunities for the Standard Beverage portfolio.
Complete retail calls and provide feedback to Sales Representatives to support appropriate inventory levels and customer service.
Maintain a professional rapport and image with store personnel and customers.
Build strong relationships with customers and coworkers while delivering exceptional customer service.
Develop the expertise to manage a sales route while a representative is on vacation.
Work to outperform the competition individually and as part of the division or company team.
Follow the current route and make all scheduled calls.