On Premise Sales Representative-Tuscaloosa Al

Overview:

Are you looking for a career in the beverage alcohol industry? Then come join our team at Alabama Crown as a Sales Representative -Package. The position is responsible for maximizing the sales of supplier brands to the trade through effective territory planning, selling, merchandising and communication that enables the achievement of company and supplier objectives. 

Fulltime position.  Must be able to travel throughout the sales territory, visit customers, receive and transmit customer orders. The customer base is an established account base which consists of stores, restaurant and clubs. As a sales representative, you are responsible for achieving and exceeding goals for beer and wine sales within your territory. Must ensure product representation and excellent customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.   

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a weekly itinerary for all accounts with scheduled call back days along with corporate account calls
• Follow procedure and achieve all sales goals
• Develop, maintain and expand existing brands within the portfolio by providing extensive customer service, including making sales presentations, coordinating promotions, seminars and conducting product tastings and staff trainings.
• Develop marketing plans and strategies to achieve long term goals and opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
• Work in conjunction with the office staff, warehouse, delivery, corporate office and Human resources to ensure a teamwork atmosphere and maintain a positive attitude.
• Attend all sales meetings promptly with enthusiasm.
• Keep up with tracking goals and administrative detail.
• Show professionalism in all areas at all times:

                         o Attire

                         o Conduct

                         o Time Management

                         o Proper and thorough follow through

                         o Sales presentations and proposals

                         o Customer relationships

• Carry out all phases of job responsibilities as directed by their sales supervisor.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 2 years minimum outside sales experience in the beverage industry preferred (wholesale, supplier, restaurant or hotel experience).
• Strong wine & craft beer knowledge is preferred, as well as a desire to expand and enhance that knowledge daily.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint..)
• College degree preferred; however high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, mathematical, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Must possess valid AL Driver's License.
• Must have reliable transportation dnt he ability to maintain 100/300/100 insurance limitations.
• Background checks (i.e. Police backgrounds, reference checks..)
• Motor Vehicle Record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility:
•    Cannot have DUI, reckless driving or hit and run in past 5 years.
•    Cannot have more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years.
• Drug Free Workplace.
• Benefits Include:
  • Group Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays (7 per year)
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Non-smoking work environment
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  *benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
• EOE