Beverage Sales Support Rep

Knoxville-Beverage-Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Beverage Company is seeking a Sales Support Representative to support our customers and sales representatives. The rep will also help grow our customer base. The position covers existing routes and promotes products throughout the Knoxville Beverage territory in East Tennessee.

Responsibilities include servicing accounts, providing product knowledge, assisting with merchandising, tastings, and market visits. Growth opportunities exist as route opportunities open up.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License with driving history requirements.
• Auto Insurance requirements apply (500k/500k/100k or 500k CSL).
• Ability to obtain State of Tennessee ABC Wholesalers Representative permit.

Responsibilities

• Covers existing sales routes when assigned Sales Representatives are off.
• Services existing accounts and obtains orders by planning daily schedules.
• Provides on- and off-premise customers with exceptional service and product knowledge.
• Promotes Knoxville Beverage’s products throughout Knoxville Beverage’s territory.
• Works with customer staff to build product knowledge and wine education.
• Spends time with merchandising team to build displays and install vinyl graphics.
• Attends promotions, tastings, wine dinners, and supplier market visits.
• Collaborates with Sales Representatives to achieve goals.
• Completes product placement, pre-selling, and product planning.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Product knowledge

Merchandising

Communication skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Some college preferred

Job description

Knoxville Beverage Company is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the region. We owe our success to the philosophy of selling and marketing premium brands from innovative producers and suppliers, while also offering popular priced brands that afford consumers great value. Our vision for the future is to continue to seek premium brands while recognizing a need for value in the marketplace.We are seeking a Sales Support Representative to support our customers and sales representatives. The rep will also help grow our customer base. The position is expected to progress into a Sales Representative role as route opportunities open up.Pay Rate - $24 / hourFull-TimeDuties include:• Covers existing sales routes when assigned Sale Representatives are off from work• Services existing accounts and obtains orders by planning and organizing daily work schedule to accommodate buyer’s schedules and geographical restrictions• Provides on and off premise customers with exceptional customer service and extensive product knowledge• Help open new accounts and promote Knoxville Beverage’s products throughout Knoxville Beverage’s territory• Works with customer’s staff to build product knowledge and further wine and spirits education• Spends up to 25% of the time working with merchandising team building displays and installing vinyl graphics• Attends promotions, hosts tastings and wine dinners, and participates in supplier market visits• Works as a team with Knoxville Beverage Sales Representatives• Adjusts content of sales presentations to meet account’s needs and expectations• Completes product placement, pre-selling, and product planning• Territory served: East Tennessee• Comprehends and operates under Tennessee state & local laws, rules & regulations that pertain to alcohol sales• Must be at least 21 years of age• Sales, grocery, or restaurant experience required• Valid Driver's License with ability to meet company driving history requirements• Auto Insurance Requirements – 500k/500k/100k Split Limits or 500k Combined Single Limit• Ability to obtain State of Tennessee ABC Wholesalers Representative permit• Drug and background checks required• Occasional night and weekend availability required• Some college preferred• Ability to lift & stack cases averaging 40 lbs.• Ability to climb ladders and use basic hand tools