Specialist

Republic National Distributing Company

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About The Position

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business and one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. The company values Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism, offering a vibrant, inclusive culture and a career-oriented workplace. RNDC prioritizes the health and well-being of its associates, providing dynamic health and wellness benefits. The company is focused on growth, both in its market footprint and its people. RNDC is seeking a collaborative and energetic Specialist to join its growing field sales team. This role involves meeting with key clients to maintain relationships, introduce products through presentations, provide service, solve problems, negotiate, and increase sales.

Requirements

• Four year college degree, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a current, valid state driver's license, ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.
• Be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree
• Continual and current certificates and CEU relating to management training.
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Responsibilities

• Leverage product knowledge and local market intelligence.
• Build key relationships with top accounts within respective channel.
• Surveys market area to detect business trends and opportunities for new products or new applications for existing products. Assists in the development of sales forecasts. Plans for sales activities by forecasting conditions, defining objectives and strategies and securing resources.
• Influence sales rep performance by measuring and reporting results and evaluating performance. Provides leadership by developing personnel, communicating with and motivating staff.
• Job duties include working nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities.
• Conduct training sessions and monitor adherence to brand standards throughout area of responsibility.
• Plans and participates in general market sales meetings. Prepares and maintains required paperwork, reports, and records.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level