Sales Assistant (47786)

Position Title: Sales Assistant
Department: Sales & Marketing
Position reports to: Sales Execution Coordinator

Primary purpose and function of position: Provide sales route relief and other Sales & Marketing Team support as directed

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain retail call frequency to include: follow structured selling process, sell in supplier products and provide value added services and resources to retail accounts, maintain appropriate inventory levels, book, build and restock displays as needed, POCM placements, sell in additional shelf space, rotate product, fill shelves, plan promotion activities, follow-up on delivery issues, deliver product when necessary and resolve billing issues

• Communicate monthly pricing information, suggestively sell-in consumer price points and proactively manage price gaps versus competition

• Introduce and sell in new and existing brands and packages including activities to support sell through as necessary

• Complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys and work orders

• Establish and monitor quality control standards (product freshness, finished product loss)

• Communicate with all Company departments as necessary

• Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary

• Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, sales data tools (IRI and Mobility 360), competitive activity and special promotional activities

• Maintain all required information in Mobility unit

• Comply with all Wholesaler Equity Agreement requirements, Grey Eagle and supplier standards and policies

• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or GED certificate required

• Two years sales experience; familiarity selling consumer product goods, beer/liquor products a plus

• Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Project a friendly, courteous and professional image

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to safely operate job related equipment

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds and draught product weighing 165 plus pounds

• Regular and reliable attendance required

• Valid driver license and safe driving record

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

• Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to pass a required pre-employment background and drug screening

• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned