Sales Assistant (Longview, TX)

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Longview, TX is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the sales team by ensuring products are properly stocked, displayed, and reordered in assigned retail accounts. This role emphasizes merchandising execution and operational support rather than consultative selling.

You will maintain inventory, manage backstock, build displays, and follow merchandising standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, attention to detail, strong time management, a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow detailed processes and merchandising standards.
• Strong attention to details and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, displays, coolers, and other assigned areas according to company standards.
• Rotate products, manage backstock, and ensure shelves are clean, organized, and properly labeled.
• Build and maintain displays and place point-of-sale materials as directed.
• Follow all merchandising, stocking, and appearance standards in assigned account.
• Place replenishment orders for assigned accounts based on shelf conditions and direction provided.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify out‑of‑stocks or low inventory.
• Communicate inventory issues, damaged product, or display needs to the sales team or manager.
• Check in and out with store personnel when servicing accounts.
• Maintain professional working relationships with retail staff.
• Support coverage for open, vacation, or weekend routes as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Location

Longview, TX

Other

Sales

Benefits

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Overview

The Sales Assistant supports the sales team by ensuring products are properly stocked, displayed, and reordered in assigned retail accounts. This role focuses on merchandising execution and operational support and does not involve consultative selling, negotiating pricing, executing contracts, or independently recommending products to customers. As needed, the Sales Assistant may cover sales routes of other Sales Representatives by performing defined, sales‑focused support duties under established guidelines to maintain route continuity. This role helps maintain inventory levels, executes merchandising standards, and supports overall account service while operating within clearly defined sales authority.

Primary Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, displays, coolers, and other assigned areas according to company standards
• Rotate products, manage backstock, and ensure shelves are clean, organized, and properly labeled
• Build and maintain displays and place point‑of‑sale materials as directed
• Follow all merchandising, stocking, and appearance standards in assigned account
• Place replenishment orders for assigned accounts based on shelf conditions and direction provided
• Monitor inventory levels and identify out‑of‑stocks or low inventory
• Communicate inventory issues, damaged product, or display needs to the sales team or manager
• Check in and out with store personnel when servicing accounts
• Maintain professional working relationships with retail staff
• Support coverage for open, vacation, or weekend routes as assigned
• Follow assigned schedules, daily route plans, and weekly priorities
• Communicate issues, questions, or service needs to leadership in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow detailed processes and merchandising standards
• Strong attention to details and time management skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer {e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

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