Middlesex/New London Craft Sales Representative

G&G Beverage Distributors; Yalesville (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K benefits

Flexible work schedule during peak times

Job summary

G&G Beverage Distributors is seeking a Craft Beer Sales Representative to establish and maintain customer relationships throughout New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield, Hartford, Middlesex, and New London Counties. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales ability and knowledge of craft beers.

This role requires effective communication skills, a valid CT driver's license, and the ability to manage a dynamic schedule with travel to customer sites. Benefits and a 401K plan are offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 4 years of college preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Beverage Sales preferred.
• Knowledge of craft beer a must.
• Effective selling skills; ability to create relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers.
• Represent the company; manage seller-buyer relationships.
• Maintain accounts through regular customer visits.
• Merchandise all accounts and ensure proper product display.
• Conduct market analysis and stay updated with competitive conditions.

Skills

Sales ability

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Effective selling skills

Knowledge of craft beer

Education

4 years of college or equivalent experience

Tools

Personal computer skills

Job description

Craft Beer Sales Representative

We are a proud distributor of domestic, import and craft beers throughout New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield, Hartford, Middlesex and New London Counties. Based in the New Haven area we are seeking a career-minded Middlesex/New London Sales Representative.

Our company is a fast pace, relationship driven business that requires professionalism, sales ability, strong interpersonal skills and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationship with customers.
• Represent the company; maintain a professional seller-buyer relationship with existing customers and bring in new accounts.
• Maintain accounts through regular visits, troubleshooting, accurate orders, effective merchandising, quality products and delivery of handbills. Represent the entire product line and introduce program offerings. Make customers aware of new products and services.
• Merchandise all accounts with current / thematic / permanent and temporary P.O.S. Install and maintain displays. Ensure proper placement of coolers, shelves and displays; obtain and maintain maximum space, in keeping with display and distribution standards.
• Thorough knowledge of our product lines. Stay current with competitive market conditions, prices and products; perform market analysis, as required.
• Actively participate in sales meetings and promotional activities.
• Adhere to state and federal liquor laws and meet any supplier standards.
• Collect payments for outstanding customer bills.
• This position will focus on craft beer sales in Middlesex/New London County.

Compensation and Schedule

• Monday- Friday.
• Benefits and 401K.

Experience / Training / Education

• 4 years of college preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Beverage Sales preferred.
• Knowledge of craft beer a must.
• Passionate about domestic, import and craft beers.
• Effective selling skills; ability to create relationships.
• Time management skills and punctuality.
• Honest, outgoing and culturally sensitive.
• Persistent, patient and self-motivated.
• Personal computer skills and familiarity with various communication devices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear business ethics.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image, both internally and externally.
• Valid CT driver's license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Our company is a growing company with seasonal volume fluctuations, flexibility is required to schedule work hours and vacations around peak work times. Individual must be able to shift priorities, work assignments and if necessary, perform sales, deliveries and clerical work.

This is primarily a relationship-building position, which requires frequent travel to customer sites and some office work. The employee drives, reads maps and technical material, uses a phone and computer, installs promotional displays, and works with data and moves within customer sites and the office complex. Sitting, standing, using light hand tools and lifting/carrying material under 170 pounds are required.

This position is backed up by: Field Sales Manager and Merchandisers. This position is back up to: N/A

This position is classified as exempt.

All final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug and background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.