Sales Representative;Chain Wine Grocery - Pell City/Talladega - Salary + Commission

Sales Representative

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

The primary responsibility of a Sales Representative is selling United products to customers in order to maintain and grow United's market share. A Sales Representative is knowledgeable about United's portfolio and educates the customer while selling United products. The Sales Representative manages marketing within accounts and uses United systems to bill orders, look at sales numbers, and track progress towards goals. This position is perfect for a self-motivated, competitive individual who thrives in situations requiring a high level of collaboration, organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.

Must be 21 years or older

High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required

1-3 years of sales experience preferred

Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Valid driver's license in the applicable state

State minimum auto-liability insurance

Acceptable driving record

Ability to maintain these minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment

Sell United products to maintain and increase United's market share

Sell new items and programs, and increase product knowledge with customers

Use United's IT systems daily to bill orders, run sales reports, track goal progress, etc.

Learn and maintain knowledge of United product portfolio

Build positive relationships with suppliers, customers, United sales teams, and United delivery associates

Complete supplier ride-along, when required

Manage marketing within accounts including point-of-sale material, displays, and brand development promotions when applicable

Drive to all call points

Work back stock, shelf space, and cold boxes in accounts to ensure product rotation

Perform sales deliveries to customers when needed

Decision Making

Plan & Organize

Customer Focus

Professionalism

Flexibility

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving/Solution-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Positive Attitude

Self-Motivated

Working As a Team

Willingness to Learn

Negotiation

Competitive

Time management

Selling skills

Quality control

Product knowledge

Use of technology including Microsoft Office

Ability to become proficient in use of United software systems

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong collaboration skills

Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Able to read, write, and perform business math computations

Results-driven (performance)

Material Control

Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

Exposure to smoke and dust in certain accounts

Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels

Regular, reliable attendance required

Must work some weekends and extended hours as needed

Able to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time

Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required

Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch

Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products

Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

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