Sales Assistant (Beer)

The Sales Assistantis directly responsible and accountable for sales, merchandising and overall service for their accounts. Key responsibilities for on and/or off premise accounts include, but are not limited to:

• Answer all customer questions concerning price, products, promotions, etc.
• Fill in as the relief sales representative when the primary sales representative is out.
• Call in and service all customer requests the same day.
• Establish an objective, plan and goal for each account.
• Create, develop, and maintain good will (positive relationships) in every account.
• Review customer account balances aging daily and collects when due.
• Meet all merchandising standards as dictated by IMPACT Selling (shelf space, display activity, permanent and paper Point-of-Sale/signage).
• Maximize sales of WDI Portfolio in assigned accounts by increasing distribution, shelf space, displays, securing price points, draught taps, merchandising, etc.
• Maintain regular call frequency on all assigned retail accounts to meet sales obligations and customer needs.
• Ensure published freshness standards in all assigned retail accounts that are in line with monthly Finish Product Loss (FPL) budget.
• Sustain proper inventory levels at retail accounts to ensure there are no out-of-stock/over-stock situations.
• Work with all departments to resolve customer service issues (e.g. credit/collection, deliveries, etc.).
• Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history and reports.
• Perform promotional work to sell and secure new business, to include important and major accounts and/or develop sales and secure business in new territories, within new markets, or with customers where full market potential or product line acceptance has not been established.
• Prepare price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, etc., and prepare orders.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and assist prospective accounts to select those that best suit their needs.
• Demonstrate and familiarize established accounts with new products and promotions.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports such as itineraries, activities, sales volume, expenses, mileage, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will be primarily a Monday through Friday position with some nights and weekends. This position will be covering the Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Green Lake areas, reporting out of the Appleton Facility.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with courses in marketing or business related field OR equivalent job related experience
• Sales experience preferred
• One to three years experience working in sales and/or marketing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and proof of insurance
• Working knowledge or Microsoft Office Suite programs and mobile communications
• Shelf Planning Plus knowledge preferred
• Customer service minded
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility
• High level organizational, time management, and planning skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Holiday pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Green Lake, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road