Sales Representative: Wine & Spirits

Quality Brands Distribution; Norfolk (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Quality Brands Distribution seeks a proactive Sales Representative to serve as the face of the company across the Nebraska territory. You will build relationships with retailers, restaurants, bars, and licensed accounts while presenting wines, spirits, and promotional programs.

You will grow distribution through consultative selling, manage multiple accounts, and deliver exceptional customer service as a trusted business partner in a dynamic wine and spirits market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory daily.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds in retail/hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with retailers, restaurants, bars, and licensed accounts.
• Grow sales through consultative selling and strategic account management.
• Present new wines, spirits, and promotional programs.
• Expand product distribution and secure displays, shelf placements, and menu features.
• Execute merchandising standards and supplier initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities while growing existing customer relationships.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and become a trusted business partner.
• Monitor market trends and share insights to help customers succeed.

Skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Account management

Effective communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience

Job description

As a Sales Representative, you'll serve as the face of Quality Brands throughout your assigned territory by:

• Building strong relationships with retailers, restaurants, bars, and licensed accounts
• Growing sales through consultative selling and strategic account management
• Presenting new wines, spirits, and promotional programs
• Expanding product distribution while securing displays, shelf placements, menu features, and promotional opportunities
• Executing merchandising standards and supplier initiatives
• Identifying new business opportunities while growing existing customer relationships
• Delivering exceptional customer service and becoming a trusted business partner
• Monitoring market trends and sharing insights that help customers succeed

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional customer service
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven
• Organized and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• An excellent communicator and problem solver
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a supportive team
• Excited about the wine and spirits industry and eager to continue learning

Previous outside sales, beverage, hospitality, retail, or consumer packaged goods experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation

We believe in rewarding performance while providing a strong foundation for success.

• Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000 + Incentives annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Additional Earning Opportunities: Earn more through supplier-sponsored incentive programs, sales contests, and performance-based rewards throughout the year.
• Career Growth: As your territory grows and your performance delivers results, you'll have opportunities to increase your earning potential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel throughout an assigned territory daily
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in retail and hospitality environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience preferred

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, family-oriented culture

If you're looking for more than just another sales job and want to build a career with a company that values its people as much as its customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative:

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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