Sales Trainee/Merchandisers - Phillips Wine & Spirits-1

Johnson Brothers • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor seeking Full-Time Sales Trainee/Merchandisers to join their metro sales teams. This position involves servicing and selling wine and spirits to retail store accounts in the Twin Cities metro area, representing well-known beverage brands. The role supports, services, and maintains accounts, including stocking shelves, coolers, and building displays. Trainees will follow up after deliveries, service shelves from back stock, and may be responsible for achieving sales objectives, territory management, selling new products, promotions, in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This position is designed to train new personnel for eventual sales territory management.

Requirements

• Work experience in the liquor industry, such as: bartender, wait staff, liquor store experience, etc. a plus.
• Goal and results oriented.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Competitive, self-motivated and customer service orientated.
• Professional written and oral communication skills a must.
• Have reliable transportation with valid insurance.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to lift to 50-pound cases, sometimes repeatedly.
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Responsibilities

• Travels around assigned territory to service accounts
• Check quantities of goods on display, cold box placements, in stock and service the accounts
• Fills shelves from displays and back stock to ensure out of stock items are minimized.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers.
• Communicates with Sales Representatives regarding changes in buyer’s preferences, out of stock inventory, oversight in shelf space and any concerns/situations encountered during business hours.
• Build and develop trust and a strong working relationship of the retailer by upholding Johnson Brothers corporate values, have excellent customer service and a “can-do” attitude.
• Perform other work-related tasks and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed