Sales Consultant-Outer Banks

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers is seeking a Sales Consultant to service retail stores in North Carolina. You will manage an established territory, plan and execute sales initiatives, and ensure merchandising and servicing standards are met while maintaining administrative accuracy.

The role requires a BA/BS or related experience, strong verbal and written communication, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Local candidates preferred; background and MVR checks apply.

Qualifications

• BA/BS college degree or related industry experience.
• Prior route sales experience (highly preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goals and results driven.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package).
• Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background and MVR.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established sales territory with regular customer contact.
• Plan and execute sales initiatives; make effective presentations.
• Merchandise displays and optimize shelf placement.
• Service accounts; perform inventory checks and minimize order mistakes.
• Adhere to company policies and promptly handle paperwork.

Skills

Route sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Goal oriented

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Local candidates

Background check eligibility

Education

BA/BS degree or related industry experience

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 Consultant position services retail stores. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable.

Job Description

Position Duties

Territory Management

• Ensure consistent customer contact
• Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
• Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner

Selling

• Full understanding of products and pricing schedules
• Make effective sales presentations
• Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
• Identify and nurture new accounts

Merchandising

• Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
• Focus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted

Servicing

• Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
• Perform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes
• Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc.

Administration

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner

Position Qualifications

• BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
• Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goals and results driven
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)
• Candidate must be able to pass a 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. Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.