Beverage Sales Apprentice - Route & Merchandising

United Distributors Group; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

United Distributors Group in Bessemer, AL is seeking an Off Premise Sales Apprentice to support the sales team. The role involves running vacation routes for Sales Representatives, performing sales deliveries to accounts, merchandising and building displays, managing inventory, and fostering relationships with accounts and United team members.

This entry-level position prepares you for a future Sales Representative role and requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1–3 years of sales experience preferred
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit
• Valid driver’s license
• State minimum auto-liability insurance
• Acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Train with the sales team to learn the United sales representative role
• Drive to all call points
• Perform sales deliveries to accounts
• Run vacation routes for sales representatives
• Sell new products or programs
• Utilize Encompass to bill orders
• Build displays in accounts
• Merchandise accounts with POS materials
• Manage inventory and product rotation
• Maintain strong relationships with accounts and delivery team
• Collaborate with sales management to work as a team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Time management

Sales skills

Product knowledge

Microsoft Office

Business math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Distributors Group in Bessemer, AL is seeking an Off Premise Sales Apprentice to support the sales team. The role involves running vacation routes for Sales Representatives, performing sales deliveries to accounts, merchandising and building displays, managing inventory, and fostering relationships with accounts and United team members.

This entry-level position prepares you for a future Sales Representative role and requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a