Sales Support Specialist

Join Us at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate $15.38 - $25.20 and auto reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

We anticipate accepting applications through September 13th, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Sales Support Specialist Overview

Sales Support Specialist responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the sales team, ensuring efficient execution of sales activities. Supports functions including shelf set coordination, merchandising, and relief account management. Utilizes strong organizational and strategic thinking skills to assist with planning, coordination, and execution of sales initiatives, contributing to overall team effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective merchandising strategies aligned with sales objectives
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand representation, accurate pricing, and attractive product displays in retail locations
• Monitor merchandising standards and make recommendations for improvements as needed
• Participate in the coordination of shelf set activities, including planning, implementation, and execution of product displays and merchandising strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize shelf space, improve product visibility, and enhance overall customer experience
• Periodically assist with covering sales territories during absences or vacancies
• Ensure seamless continuity of sales activities and maintain strong customer relationships
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and finance to ensure alignment of strategies and seamless execution
• Collaborate on joint initiatives and provide valuable input to optimize sales processes and improve overall customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred
• Proven experience in sales, sales support, merchandising, or related roles
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all internal and external customers
• Familiarity with sales support tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Physical Demands

• Physical typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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