Alcohol Sales Rep Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The primary responsibility of a United Sales Center Assistant is to learn the role of a United Sales Center Consultant. The position focuses on learning United’s portfolio and inside sales strategy to sell and service our customers effectively.  A Sales Center Assistant works with his or her manager to learn how to sell over the phone, manage marketing material, perform sales deliveries, conduct staff training, perform quality audits, and learn the United Sales Center technology platform. Sales Center Assistant helps to run vacation routes for fellow Sales Center Consultants to practice these skills in the sales center.  This position is perfect for a self-motivated, competitive individual who thrives in situations requiring a high level of collaboration, organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.  

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
• Restaurant/Bar/ industry experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license for applicable state
• Able to secure and maintain auto liability insurance for applicable state
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities:

• Learn all facets of the United sales center consultant role
• Drive to accounts
• Assist in covering vacation routes for sales team members
• Complete tap handle surveys and beer quality audits for specific customers
• Perform sales deliveries to customers
• Assist in selling in United’s products to maintain and increase United’s market share
• Sell new items and programs
• Use Encompass to bill orders and run sales reports
• Build positive relationships with customers, United’s sales teams, and United’s delivery associates
• Assist with customer product knowledge training
• Support the sales consultant by tasting new products with customers
• Help build sales presentations, pricing sheets, and tasting notes for customers to complement the sale of new items
• Assist with managing marketing material inside of accounts including menus, table tents, and other POS needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Plan and Organize
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Positive Attitude
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution

Critical Skills:

• Ability to multi-task in case of shifting priorities and follow through to completion
• Experience with verbal presentation skills, strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in working with Customer Relationship Management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other technologies.
• Time management
• Selling skills
• Quality Control
• Product Knowledge
• Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Results-driven (performance)
• Material Control

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Maintains a clean work environment by keeping desk and work area neat and clean
• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Exposure to smoke and dust in certain accounts
• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of the company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends when required