Internal Job - Sales Representative

Rock Hill, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for aggressively selling and promoting our brands, ensuring our products are properly in place for consumer purchase, and building successful business relationships with our accounts. The individual selected for this position will be expected to make a commitment to providing the highest quality of customer service to Comer’s internal and external customers in every interaction.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Valid driver's license
At least 18 years of age
Acceptable driving record
Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of alcohol sales and distribution laws in South Carolina.
Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
Willingness to always represent Comer Distributing Company in a professional manner.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Ability to use handheld devices, read, count, add, communicate via email, and complete reports.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive, team-player attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
Willingness to wear a uniform and work in all weather – moving frequently between inside and outside.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
Willingness to work before, during, and after holidays.
Willingness to serve all customers and employees equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

Nice To Haves

Sales and/or merchandising experience in the beer industry.
Current employees of Comer Distributing will be given priority.

Responsibilities

Manage sales by traveling daily to area retail stores and/or on-premise accounts.
Rapidly analyze account needs to sell appropriate products, promotions, and merchandising materials.
Properly sell brands, rotate stock, review code dates and pricing parity, strategically place point of sale (POS) material, and monitor cooler and shelf position to stand out in retail accounts.
Ensure that products in coolers, shelves, and displays are neat, organized, and consolidated.
Move product from backroom to display floor and cold box, as needed.
Ensure that all products in the field are within date and out of date products are removed.
Address issues with inventory levels.
Set up, work, and break down special events in assigned areas.
Represent the company well and provide exceptional customer service.
Collaborate daily with AMs, drivers, merchandisers to build demand for brands.
Coordinate with area manager to identify market opportunities and successfully address obstacles.
Report all competitive activities to management immediately.
Maintain working knowledge of state and local regulations regarding the sale and marketing of alcoholic beverages. Communicate any issues with AM and Senior AM.
Other duties as assigned.