SALES REPRESENTATIVE- On Premise Tuscaloosa Al

Georgia Crown Distributing Co•Birmingham, AL

101d•Onsite

About The Position

Fulltime position. Must be able to travel throughout the sales territory, visit customers, receive and transmit customer orders. The customer base is an established account base which consists of stores, restaurant and clubs. As a sales representative, you are responsible for achieving and exceeding goals for beer and wine sales within your territory. Must ensure product representation and excellent customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
2 years minimum outside sales experience in the beverage industry (wholesale, supplier, restaurant or hotel experience preferred).
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint …)
College degree preferred, however High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Excellent interpersonal, communication, mathematical, time management and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must possess valid AL Drivers license.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to maintain 100/300/100 insurance limitations.
Must be licensable under the guidelines determined by state alcohol regulations
Background Checks (i.e. Police backgrounds, reference checks…)
Motor Vehicle Record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility: Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record: Cannot have more than two (2): moving violations and/or at-fault vehicle accidents (any combination) in the past three (3) years (for speeding, violations must be under 16mph) Cannot have more than one (1): speeding violation of 16-29mph OR at-fault accident in the past three (3) years Cannot have a major violation such as: DUI/DWI, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and/or super speeder (29+mph) violation in the past five (5) years
Drug Free Workplace.
EOE.
Working schedule varies; candidate must understand there may be late night and weekend events he/she will be expected to attend.

Nice To Haves

2 years minimum outside sales experience in the beverage industry (wholesale, supplier, restaurant or hotel experience preferred).
College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a weekly itinerary for all accounts with scheduled call back days along with corporate account calls
Follow procedure and achieve all sales goals
Develop, maintain and expand existing brands within the portfolio by providing extensive customer service, including making sales presentations, coordinating promotions, seminars and conducting product tastings and staff trainings.
Develop marketing plans and strategies to achieve long term goals and opportunities.
Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
Work in conjunction with the office staff, warehouse, delivery, corporate office and Human resources to ensure a teamwork atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude.
Attend all sales meetings promptly with enthusiasm.
Keep up with tracking goals and administrative detail.
Show professionalism in all areas at all times
Attire
Conduct
Time Management
Proper and thorough follow through
Sales presentations and proposals
Customer relationships
Carry out all phases of job responsibilities as directed by their sales supervisor.
Candidate will be expected to keep account files updated and current (files to include account history, wine lists and drink lists and any other important information that is needed to manage territory).