Sales Representative - Wine & Spirits (43694)

Job Details

Job Location: Springfield

• Springfield, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Position Title: Sales Representative

• Wine & Spirits

Department: Sales & Marketing

Position reports to: Sales Manager

• Wine & Spirits

Primary purpose and function of position: Sell in supplier products and provide value added services and resources to retail accounts as directed in the Springfield area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain retail call frequency on assigned key wine & spirits accounts to include developing and planning promotional activities, book and execute sampling events, gain taps, build and restock displays as needed, place POCM and sell in additional shelf space

• Communicate monthly pricing information, suggestively sell-in consumer price points and proactively manage price gaps versus competition

• Introduce and sell in new and existing brands and packages including activities to support sell through as necessary

• Grow distribution through targeted focus on potential wine and spirits accounts and non-buys

• Plan, coordinate and implement the local execution of supplier marketing programs in key wine & spirits accounts and special marketing events

• Complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys and work orders

• Responsible for the selling, delivering and merchandising of Non-Alcohol, Wine, and Spirits products in designated accounts of responsibility

• Identify and open up new accounts as needed

• Communicate with all Company departments as necessary

• Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary

• Comply with all Grey Eagle and supplier standards and policies

• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High school diploma or GED certificate required

• Two years sales experience; familiarity selling consumer product goods, wine/liquor products a plus

• Training Certifications

• Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Project a friendly, courteous and professional image

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to safely operate job related equipment

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds; and draught product weighing up to 165 pounds

• Regular and reliable attendance required

• Valid driver license and safe driving record

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

• Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to pass a required pre-employment background and drug screening

• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned