Sales Apprentice Chain Wine - Auburn/Opelika $45k

UNITED JOHNSON BROTHERS OF ALABAMA, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage distribution sector is seeking a Sales Apprentice for the Auburn/Opelika area. This entry-level role involves supporting Sales Representatives, delivering products, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates are competitive and self-motivated, thriving in collaborative environments. Apply now to kickstart your sales career!

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sales deliveries to accounts.
• Run vacation routes for sales representatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with account management.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Relationship building

Time management

Selling skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale

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