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Southern Glazer's Beverage Company

Sales Representative – Signature Brands

Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Company Overview Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre‑eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi‑generational, family‑owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.

Position Summary We are seeking a friendly and energetic Sales Representative to join our team in this exciting industry. As a Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in increasing our market share and promoting our brands to new and existing customers. With your knowledge of the industry and excellent communication skills, you will help us maintain and grow our customer base, ensuring their satisfaction with our products.

Primary 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

Maintain current knowledge of technology available to support selling and supplier strategies

Skills / Requirements

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

Physical Demands / Conditions

Ability to lift and carry 5 - 45+ lbs. cases of product on a repetitive basis, at times using a step ladder

Requires driving and/or traveling in extreme climatic conditions

Requires the following physical activities: reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing and visual acuity

Capable of reading handwritten, typed or computer prepared data that is color or number coded, including monochrome and color computer display screens

Must be capable of effective oral communication, via telephone or face to face

Requires walking, standing, and sitting throughout the day

Compensation Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company offers a commission based estimated annual salary with a range of $60,000 to $75,000. This salary is an average 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.

What We Offer

Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.

Competitive compensation package

Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance

Guardian Dental insurance

VSP vision insurance

Hyatt Legal Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance options

Medicare Specialist for retirement planning

100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs

EEO Employer Statement Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Wholesale

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