Relief Account Manager

Relief Account Manager

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.

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.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first-year total earnings between $45000 - 50000 / year and auto reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Relief Account Manager performs backup functions, such as selling, merchandising and servicing Eagle Rock products for Account Managers who are away from their routes temporarily. This is a sales trainee position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Solicit products in a defined route area while operating a company vehicle
• Manage, rotate and maintain a neat inventory in each account
• Sell sufficient product inventory to eliminate out-of-stock situations
• Seek and develop positive working relationships with our retail partners
• Identify new opportunities to grow our existing portfolio
• Develop and implement sales promotions to encourage distribution and product growth
• Responsible for ensuring marketing and sales support materials are displayed in each retail outlet
• Secure the best possible selling position for our products (including primary displays, coolers, etc.)
• Place all brand POS materials including neons, glassware, paper goods, and display enhancers in order to establish a "look of the leader"
• Conduct special promotions within accounts to increase brands sales
• Call on account to establish sales promotions thru displays and samplings

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain strong lines of communication with Driver to execute daily duties and merchandising expectations
• Operate company vehicle safely and according to policy
• Actively supports the Company's mission and vision philosophy
• Attends all required Company meetings
• Employee initiates and actively participates in personal growth and development plans
• Works with all co-workers to ensure a safe working environment
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all Company information
• Understands and complies with all Eagle Rock Distributing Company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable
• Must be 21 years or older
• Strong sales and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of product characteristics
• Ability to distinguish between brands through taste testing/sampling
• Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Requires the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement and initiative
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple solutions in standardized situations

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may 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 walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, 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 48lbs

EEO Statement

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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