Sales Consultant- Rochester

johnsonbrothers; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor, seeks a Sales Consultant to service retail stores in the Rochester area and represent our Gallo portfolio. You will manage an established sales territory, handling selling, servicing, merchandising, and account administration.

Earn between $50,000 and $75,000+ annually based on performance. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree or related industry experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license with reliable

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or related industry experience.
• Prior route sales experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goals- and results driven mindset.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Territory Management: maintain consistent customer contact and execute sales initiatives.
• Selling: understand products/pricing, make effective presentations, grow business, identify new accounts.
• Merchandising: optimize displays, shelf positions, and points of sale across venues.
• Servicing: conduct sales calls, verify inventory, and minimize order errors.
• Administration: follow company policies and complete paperwork promptly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Goal orientation

Customer service

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree or related industry experience

Job description

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 in the Rochester area and will be representing our Gallo portfolio of products. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable.

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
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs of product repeatedly
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Earning potential $50,000-$75,000+ annually, based on recent sales performance data from our current team.

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.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time