Signature Brands Beverage Sales Specialist

Southern Glazer's Beverage Company of MA and RI; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Legal plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Supplemental insurance

Retirement planning

Tuition for certifications

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a friendly and energetic Sales Representative to expand market share for Signature Brands in the Walpole, Franklin, Norwood MA territory. You will build relationships with bars, restaurants, and retailers while promoting our portfolio.

The role requires strong communication, wine knowledge is a plus, and willingness to travel. A Bachelor’s degree and sales experience in beverage distribution are preferred; a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in alcohol sales, distribution, hospitality or supplier community preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wines, WSET or similar certifications preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the motivation to maintain a competitive market advantage.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Ability to analyze market data and identify trends and opportunities.
• Valid MA driver's license and vehicle registration.
• Willingness to travel to meet with customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers (bars, restaurants, liquor stores) providing exemplary service
• Develop, present and promote sales strategies and activities (tastings / demonstrations) that showcase the features and quality of our products to meet sales objectives
• Answer customers’ questions about products, pricing, availability and uses
• Review customers’ credit status, collect monies owed and partner with the Credit department to ensure accounts remain in good standing
• Participate in sales meetings, trainings and trade events to maintain product and supplier knowledge
• Utilize Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to create sell sheets and sales presentations
• Maintains current knowledge of technology available to support selling and supplier strategies

Skills

Alcohol sales exp

Wine knowledge

Entrepreneurial spirit

Bachelor’s degree

Age 21+

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Team player

MS Office & CRM

Market data analysis

MA driver license

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Management or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a friendly and energetic Sales Representative to expand market share for Signature Brands in the Walpole, Franklin, Norwood MA territory. You will build relationships with bars, restaurants, and retailers while promoting our portfolio.

The role requires strong communication, wine knowledge is a plus, and willingness to travel. A Bachelor’s degree and sales experience in beverage distribution are preferred; a