Beverage Sales Apprentice: Route & Merchandising

United Distributors, Inc.; Bessemer, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Distributors, Inc. in Alabama is seeking an Off Premise Sales Apprentice to support Sales Representatives through vacation routes, account deliveries, merchandising, and inventory rotation.

The role emphasizes building relationships with accounts and internal teams to prepare for a Sales Representative position. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and collaborative, with 21+ years of age, a GED or higher, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws
• Valid driver’s license in the applicable state
• State minimum auto-liability insurance
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to maintain these minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Work with sales team members to train and understand all facets of 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 using point of sale material
• Work back stock, shelf space, and cold boxes in accounts to ensure product rotation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with account management
• Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management to work as a team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

United Distributors, Inc. in Alabama is seeking an Off Premise Sales Apprentice to support Sales Representatives through vacation routes, account deliveries, merchandising, and inventory rotation.

The role emphasizes building relationships with accounts and internal teams to prepare for a Sales Representative position. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and collaborative, with 21+ years of age, a GED or higher, and basic computer skills.