Sales Rep General Market

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in New York seeks a General Market Sales Representative to maintain a strong retail focus and align with company sales objectives across Volume, Distribution, Share of Market and Customer Service. You will grow the entire portfolio and build relationships with key accounts.

The role requires 3–5 years in sales, a valid New York State Solicitor Permit, and excellent presentation and communication skills. A valid NYS driver’s license is also needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Marketing is requested.
• A minimum of 3-5 years sales or applicable experience is required.
• Sales Representatives are required to possess and maintain a New York State Solicitor Permit for the purpose of peddling alcoholic products.

Responsibilities

• Regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell volume and increase distribution.
• Merchandise monitoring, price management and shelf maintenance.
• Prevent Out of Stocks and manage daily inventory decisions based on sales history and promotions.
• Build relationships and deliver professional sales presentations using sales histories.
• Create localized plans to drive growth and understand target consumer by account.
• Communicate with manager and sales team regularly.
• Process daily paperwork and company documents accurately.
• Coordinate with Credit Department to resolve past due balances.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relations

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Team player

NYS Solicitor Permit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

Some college coursework completed

NYS Solicitor Permit (license)

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.

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, a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $41000 - $45000 / year plus commissions. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The General Market Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining strong retail focus to align with all company sales objectives, including but not limited to Volume, Distribution, Share of Market and Customer Service. The position is responsible for growing our entire portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts primarily to sell volume, increase distribution, merchandise monitor price and shelf management
• Establishing measures to prevent Out of Stocks
• Responsible for daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, changes in climate, competitive activity and special promotional activities
• Establishing, maintain, and build business relationships and present professional sales presentations using sales histories
• Create localized plans to drive growth
• Understand the target consumer by account
• Frequent communication with direct line manager and sales team
• Responsible for daily paperwork and proper completion of all company documents
• Responsible for the proper communication of company credit and accounts receivable processes. Work with Credit Department to resolve credit issues including collecting past due balances
• Provide feedback to management regarding promotional activities, market data and competitive activity

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Developed knowledge and experience in sales and company objectives
• Excellent oral and written communications skills (Interacts well with Internal & External Customers)
• Above Average Presentation Skills
• Excellent Average interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills in all sales programs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiastic, Team player interested in positive company growth
• Clean, Valid NYS Driver’s License
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Marketing is requested. A minimum of some college course work completed is required
• A minimum of 3-5 years sales or applicable experience is required
• Sales Representatives are required to possess and maintain a New York State Solicitor Permit for the purpose of peddling alcoholic products

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

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