Sales Associate

Sales Associate

At Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market. Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels. Hard work, grit and a "can do" spirit are our hallmarks. We couldn't do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors a great place to work. It doesn't matter how large we get, we'll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.

Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be! Are you looking for career growth and a chance to get perspective into an industry from ground zero? Are you a strong team player with a work ethic second to none? If so, Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors is looking for Sales Associates to cover our various markets. The Sales Associate role provides crucial support to our Sales Representatives and is the backbone of the sales team. That's why we want the best of the best-YOU!

Your main focus will be:

• Coordinating product displays to assist Sales Representatives in meeting volume sales and distribution goals.
• Packing out orders in retail accounts such as supermarkets, drug stores and other venues.
• Communicating customer issues and concerns to Sales Representatives, Sales Supervisors and other members of the sales team as needed.
• Ensuring products on shelves and in coolers are properly rotated to avoid expiration.
• Regularly rotating through accounts to improve customer satisfaction, ensuring products are arranged to the best advantage.
• Creating relationships with appropriate store personnel and supplier teams to maintain and improve customer service.
• Supporting the Sales Representative in executing brand development programs and placement of promotional materials.
• Executing cooler resets and rearrangement of products as requested.

Position requirements:

• Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License/Car.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Capacity to bend and lift heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Some experience in retail, customer service and merchandising.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team. Hourly Salary: $18.00-$18.00. Reimbursement available for the use of your car. Benefits available.