Sales Specialist I

Position Summary

Uses proven sales tools and techniques to achieve sales quotas on assigned route. This position will pre sell product to assigned off-premise accounts in a designated area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes adequate inventory at each account in order to make proper recommendations of product needs and to maintain properly stocked inventory levels
• Restocks account inventories by moving product from back rooms to cold boxes, displays and shelves (cold and warm) in assigned accounts ensuring all products are within code date
• Sells displays, authorized products and packages, shelf facings, and Point of Sale materials
• Follows Suppliers' agreement guidelines at each account and maintains proper code dates for all products
• Merchandises products, restocks products, makes space adjustments as allowed, builds displays and installs POS as agreed upon by retailer
• Ensures appropriate paper P.O.S. is in accounts and ensures pricing is in place
• Develops and maintains good communication with managers at each account
• Notifies Area Sales Manager of all pertinent changes in accounts assigned including file maintenance, license updates, route scheduling and competitive activity. Submits daily activity reports to supervisor
• Maintain knowledge of SED's complete and growing portfolio of Brands and Packages
• Continually strives to achieve the number one position in each account in the placement of paper (promotional and theme) and permanent P.O.S. to ensure Silver Eagle dominance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two (2) years directly related sales and marketing experience required
• Prior grocery/convenience store and/or consumer products experience a strong plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to handle alcohol, and work within T.A.B.C Guidelines
• A dependable personal motor vehicle, suitable for work use, and capable of transporting up to 20 cases of product and/or display materials with proof of liability insurance.
• Intermediate computer knowledge in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Margin Minder and Mobility knowledge preferred
• Must have a cell phone with data capability
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Physical Requirement

• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Continuous standing and walking, up to 8 hours at a time
• Continuous lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 20-161lbs
• Ability to operate a two or four-wheel dolly
• Must be able to push 300lbs dolly load and move 161lb kegs
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack
• Frequent driving distances between 0-75 miles in one sitting
• Frequent climbing pushing, pulling and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, boxes, cases, and kegs

Working Conditions

• All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures, cool/cold temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow
• Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions
• Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes
• Work hours will vary daily due to business needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.