Sales Consultant In Training-Wilmington

Johnson Brothers - Mutual Distributing of North Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Educational opportunities for wine/che

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Sales Trainee to service the Wilmington, NC area during daytime hours. You will stock shelves, build displays, and follow up after deliveries while supporting sales objectives and territory management.

You will develop relationships with retailers, communicate with Sales Consultants, and uphold our values of excellence, integrity, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and certification in wine and beer programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the liquor industry is a plus.
• Candidate must be 21 years or older per ABC regulations.
• Goal and results oriented.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Service accounts across Wilmington, NC territory.
• Check quantities on display, stock and shelf placement.
• Fill shelves from displays and back stock to minimize out-of-stocks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers; communicate with Sales Consultants.
• Build trust with retailers and uphold Johnson Brothers values; provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Territory management

Communication

Time management

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry! The Sales Trainee position supports, services and maintains accounts in the Wilmington NC area. This position is responsible for stocking shelves, coolers and building displays. In addition, this position will follow up after the deliveries are made by our drivers and service shelves from the liquor department storage areas. Candidates may also be responsible for achieving sales objectives, territory management, selling current and new products, promotions, in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This role is daytime hours only with paid holidays. If you're seeking an opportunity where hard work pays off and long-term career growth is within your control,

Job Description

Travel throughout assigned territory to service accounts Check quantities of goods on display, cold box placements, in stock and service the accounts Fill shelves from displays and back stock to ensure out of stock items are minimized Develop and maintain relationships with customers Communicate with Sales Consultants regarding changes in buyer’s preferences, out of stock inventory, oversight in shelf space and any concerns/situations encountered during business hours Build and develop trust and a strong working relationship of the retailer by upholding Johnson Brothers corporate values, have excellent customer service and a “can-do” attitude Perform other work-related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work experience in the liquor industry, such as: bartender, wait staff, liquor store experience, etc. a plus.
• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older per ABC regulations.
• Goal and results oriented
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Competitive, self-motivated and customer service orientated
• Professional written and oral communication skills a must
• Have reliable transportation with valid insurance
• Good driving record
• Ability to lift to 50-pound cases, sometimes repeatedly
• Must live in or near area of territory for best servicing accounts
• This is for the Wilmington area
• Paid mileage with commute included
• Paid holidays
• Daytime hours only
• Educational opportunities available for wine and beer certifications
• Candidate must pass criminal background and MVR.

Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time Type: Full time

Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states. The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025).

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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