A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university; AND 2 to 3 years of sales experience in the beverage alcohol industry is required. This position requires knowledge of processes, tools, techniques, and theory behind selling the organization’s products or services. This position requires knowledge of and ability to coordinate multiple and diverse options for selling the organization’s products and services. Knowledge of and ability to utilize customer profile and information. Must have knowledge of specific products and associated development process and strategy. This position requires the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. This position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must possess valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean DMV records.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: (These are required to perform the key responsibilities of the job with or without accommodations.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and objection handling skills.
• Proven track record of successful selling.
• Have knowledge and skills to utilize computer software programs for support in the sales effort.
• Proven abilities to develop selling strategies targeted to enhance sales within an account.
• Ability to work with management, colleagues, and customers in the industry at every level.
• Ability to develop an effective partnership with all assigned accounts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl daily.
• Must be able to drive a reliable vehicle from account to account. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.