Beverage Sales Support Rep

Beverage Sales Support Rep

Knoxville Beverage Company is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the region. We owe our success to the philosophy of selling and marketing premium brands from innovative producers and suppliers, while also offering popular priced brands that afford consumers great value. Our vision for the future is to continue to seek premium brands while recognizing a need for value in the marketplace.

We are seeking a Sales Support Representative to support our customers and sales representatives. The rep will also help grow our customer base. The position is expected to progress into a Sales Representative role as route opportunities open up.

Pay Rate - $24 / hour Full-Time

Duties include:

• Covers existing sales routes when assigned Sale Representatives are off from work
• Services existing accounts and obtains orders by planning and organizing daily work schedule to accommodate buyer's schedules and geographical restrictions
• Provides on and off premise customers with exceptional customer service and extensive product knowledge
• Help open new accounts and promote Knoxville Beverage's products throughout Knoxville Beverage's territory
• Works with customer's staff to build product knowledge and further wine and spirits education
• Spends up to 25% of the time working with merchandising team building displays and installing vinyl graphics
• Attends promotions, hosts tastings and wine dinners, and participates in supplier market visits
• Works as a team with Knoxville Beverage Sales Representatives
• Adjusts content of sales presentations to meet account's needs and expectations
• Completes product placement, pre-selling, and product planning
• Territory served: East Tennessee
• Comprehends and operates under Tennessee state & local laws, rules & regulations that pertain to alcohol sales

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Sales, grocery, or restaurant experience required
• Valid Driver's License with ability to meet company driving history requirements
• Auto Insurance Requirements 500k/500k/100k Split Limits or 500k Combined Single Limit
• Ability to obtain State of Tennessee ABC Wholesalers Representative permit
• Drug and background checks required
• Occasional night and weekend availability required
• Some college preferred
• Ability to lift & stack cases averaging 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and use basic hand tools