Sales Support Specialist

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to provide operational and administrative support to the sales team, coordinate shelf sets, merchandising, and relief account management.

You will work with marketing, operations, and finance to align strategies, maintain strong customer relationships, cover sales territories when needed, and help execute impactful merchandising plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in sales, sales support, or merchandising.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with sales support tools and CRM systems.
• Proactive in planning, coordination, and execution of sales initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective merchandising strategies aligned with sales objectives.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand representation, pricing, and product displays.
• Monitor merchandising standards and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate shelf set activities from planning to execution of displays and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize shelf space and customer experience.
• Periodically assist with covering sales territories during absences.
• Ensure continuity of sales activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Foster relationships with marketing, operations, and finance for aligned strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Merchandising

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate $15.38 - $21.00 and auto reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

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.

We anticipate accepting applications through September 13th, 2026, or until the position is filled

Overview

Sales Support Specialist responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the sales team, ensuring efficient execution of sales activities. Supports functions including shelf set coordination, merchandising, and relief account management. Utilizes strong organizational and strategic thinking skills to assist with planning, coordination, and execution of sales initiatives, contributing to overall team effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective merchandising strategies aligned with sales objectives
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand representation, accurate pricing, and attractive product displays in retail locations
• Monitor merchandising standards and make recommendations for improvements as needed
• Participate in the coordination of shelf set activities, including planning, implementation, and execution of product displays and merchandising strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize shelf space, improve product visibility, and enhance overall customer experience
• Periodically assist with covering sales territories during absences or vacancies
• Ensure seamless continuity of sales activities and maintain strong customer relationships
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and finance to ensure alignment of strategies and seamless execution
• Collaborate on joint initiatives and provide valuable input to optimize sales processes and improve overall customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred
• Proven experience in sales, sales support, merchandising, or related roles
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all internal and external customers
• Familiarity with sales support tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities