Sales Trainee (Beer Sales)

Sheehan Family Companies•Kenosha, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family-owned and operated beer distribution company seeking a Full-Time Sales Trainee for their Off-Premise Sales Team. This entry-level, hands-on role provides valuable experience and knowledge in the beverage and distribution industry. Sales Trainees will learn essential skills to become a Sales Representative, covering routes when necessary in Southeastern Wisconsin, primarily in Kenosha and Racine areas. The company is looking for 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