Sales Trainee (Beer Sales)
About The Position
Beechwood Sales and Service is a family-owned and operated beer distribution company near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, representing world-class breweries. We are recognized as a Top Workplace and offer a vibrant environment with industry-leading benefits. We are hiring a Full-Time Sales Trainee for our Off-Premise Sales Team. This entry-level, hands-on role provides valuable experience in the beverage and distribution industry, teaching essential skills to become a Sales Representative. Sales Trainees will cover routes when necessary in Southeastern Wisconsin, primarily in Waukesha and Walworth Counties and surrounding areas. We seek hardworking, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in a business or marketing related field or equivalent experience
- Sales and customer service experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed
- Superior organization skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages
- Must be able to lift, move and place cases of product weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
Responsibilities
- Promote and effectively merchandise our award-winning Anheuser-Busch, Craft, Import, Seltzer, and Spirits portfolio
- Regularly support current local Sales Team members in stocking, promoting, and all other needed duties to effectively sell our vast portfolio.
- Develop and maintain effective customer relations to promote the good will of the company
- Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise
- Cover sales routes, strengthening your relationships with account owners
- Ensure that all product is rotated and proper codes maintained to ensure product freshness
- Execute brand displays and placement of brand promotion materials at key accounts as indicated by your Fellow Sales Team members
- Maintain a regular support schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
- Support promotions in accounts as directed by Area Sales Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Outstanding healthcare
- Generous retirement package
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career training
- Opportunities for growth and development
- 401K with company match
- Profit sharing
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Platinum-level health coverage including medical, dental and vision insurance with low premium contributions
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Cell phone discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
