Craft Beer Sales Trainee - Mid Hudson Valley

This role will focus on learning and training in the successful sale and distribution of all craft products within the Craft Beer Guild Distributing of NY portfolio throughout Ulster & Orange Counties. This individual will be responsible for developing new business at current no-buy accounts.

This position provides valuable experience within our industry and serves as a pathway to becoming a Sales Representative. In this position, you will build the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to grow into a Sales Representative as opportunities become available.

Objective:  To develop the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become a sales representative.

Pay Range: $19-$22 per hour plus monthly bonus potential as well as platinum-level medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible after 90 days) and voluntary benefits like life insurance, AFLAC, legal assistance, and pet insurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain effective customer relations and promote the good will of the company
• Ensure that all product is rotated and code policy is followed
• Successful sale, distribution and placement of all craft products
• Proper merchandising of accounts with permanent and paper POS
• Effective accounts receivable collections within corporate credit policy
• Conduct promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required
• Develop new accounts and new placements
• Organize and execute floor displays and placement of window neon’s and banners at all accounts
• Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise
• Execute monthly goals as related to business activities
• Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in marketing, sales and management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• This person will live in or around the assigned area
• Valid and clean driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Cicerone Beer Server Certification (or willingness to obtain)

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Two wheel hand truck
• Car or van
• Hand-held or personal computer

CRITICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Use of hand and foot controls for driving
• Walking and climbing stairs
• Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels and quarter barrels from floor to 48" on an occasional basis
• Pushing and pulling a hand truck and/or cart on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, adding machine.

Benefits:
Full Medical and Dental, tuition assistance (subject to terms and conditions), competitive vacation package, 401k Plan, Car Reimbursement, Phone Reimbursement, paid holidays, profit-sharing, paid training, the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company as well as weekly pay.

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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