Sales Apprentice - Birmingham, Gardendale, Jasper, Cullman - $45K

United Distributors, Inc.; Bessemer, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

United Distributors, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Off Premise Sales Apprentice in Bessemer, AL. The role involves supporting Sales Representatives, running vacation routes, performing sales deliveries, merchandising displays, and building relationships with accounts and internal teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration, organizational skill, and drive, with opportunities to progress toward a Sales Representative role in United's expanding beverage portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred.
• Able to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit.

Responsibilities

• Train with the sales team to understand the United sales representative role.
• Drive to call points and conduct sales deliveries to accounts.
• Run vacation routes for sales representatives.
• Sell new products or programs and bill orders in Encompass.
• Build displays in accounts and merchandise with POS materials.
• Maintain account relationships with management and delivery teams.

Skills

Time management

Selling skills

Customer focus

Professionalism

Decision making

Plan and organize

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AL Bessemer - Bessemer, AL 35022

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

The Off Premise Sales Apprentice role is an entry-level position into our sales organization that allows an associate to prepare for a Sales Representative role at United. The position involves running vacation routes for Sales Representatives, performing sales deliveries to accounts, merchandising and building displays in accounts, managing and rotating inventory in accounts, and building relationships with both accounts and various departments of United. This position is perfect for a self-motivated, competitive individual who thrives in situations requiring a high level of collaboration, organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.

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

Competencies

• Decision Making
• Plan and Organize
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Time management
• Positive attitude
• Stress management
• Conflict resolution

Critical Skills

• Time management
• Selling skills
• Quality Control
• Product Knowledge
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and other technology
• Able to read, write, and perform business math computations

Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to drive and safely operate a vehicle
• Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

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