Sales Representative- Wine & Spirits

Breakthru Beverage Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

Health care benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

A beverage distribution company is seeking a passionate Sales Representative to drive sales in the Wine & Spirits category in Duluth, MN. With competitive compensation ranging from $45,000 to $60,000, plus a generous car allowance, this role demands strong communication and customer service skills, alongside a bachelor's degree and sales experience. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Sales.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Calls on accounts and covers daily routes.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations.
• Maintains product levels in accounts by restocking.

Skills

Verbal/written communication skills

Customer service skills

Analytic and Reporting skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

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Job Description Summary

We are experts in the beer, wine and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast‑paced selling environment.

Position Details

Time Type: Full time

Job Family: Sales

Location: (location)

Job Responsibilities

• Calls on accounts and covers daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
• Analyzes entire account base by visiting each account and identifying opportunities; completes all necessary surveys and ensures national account compliance where applicable.
• Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs to include new products, well and back bar placements and resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
• Maintains product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves (where legally permissible).
• Educates account staff on priority brands by administering educational staff training seminars.
• Manages customer account receivables by timely processing of credits and returns and communicating with accounts on aged receivables.
• Services accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints and referring these issues, as appropriate, to management.
• Strategizes/preplans on how best to achieve objectives by understanding company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis and maintaining accurate historical account purchase information.
• Understands and works with management on inventory levels by being aware of current inventory and out of stock situations and by alerting management to possible fluctuations in demand.
• Attains standards of performance goals by achieving the distribution, volume, and activity goals of supplier brands as set by management.
• Ensures maximum brand visibility within accounts by maintaining account standards as determined by management and using effective and current point of sale materials when appropriate.
• Obtains payments for company by collecting and delivering checks or other remittance from accounts where legally permissible.
• Supports account openings by developing opening orders for new accounts in collaboration with Field Sales Manager.
• Participates in effective supplier work with sales calls and sales blitzes.
• Conducts safe and responsible interactions with the public while responsibly handling beverage alcohol product.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Sales.
• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
• Results‑oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and Reporting skills.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑volume, team environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone.
• Regularly required to reach overhead, squat and bend.
• Carrying and lifting 45‑65 pounds.

Competencies

• Accountable for results which impact the department.
• Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

Job Attributes

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Wholesale

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $45,000 - 60,000 salary and commissions plus $2,400 annual car allowance.

Benefits: Eligible to participate in incentive and bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually. Eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298‑3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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