Sales Associate, Full Book, On Premise

Sales Associate

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.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive package with starting hourly pay between $19 - $23 / hour plus auto allowance. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

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.

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.

Will drive own vehicle daily in the Seattle / Bellevue areas of WA.

The Sales Associate provides support to Sales Consultants and Area Managers by performing merchandising activities, servicing accounts and selling to customers.

Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust

Responsible for servicing stores in assigned territories and refilling existing displays of products to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves

Fill cold box and warm shelves at accounts with products sold by the Company

Assemble, install, and fill all types of display racks

Assist Sales Consultants and Area Managers in managing customer accounts and provide sales route coverage as needed

Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on each customer business growth plan

Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and position them in each account

Propose selling solutions to customers and win the sale using consultative selling skills

Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management

Participate in sales meetings, on-site trainings, and supplier events as required

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws (where applicable)

Able to analyze and understand data and information

Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities

Proficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional manner

Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistent high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management

Able to communicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while appropriately tailoring message to audience

Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Able to maintain a valid and current driver's license

High School Diploma or GED required

Able to travel as needed

Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer {e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device

Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours

May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45lbs

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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