Trainee Sales Consultant - Portland, OR
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, Portland, OR, United States
Job Title: Trainee Sales Consultant - Portland, OR
Job ID: 39870
Location: Portland, OR, US
What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn’t just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $21.00 / hour plus incentives and auto allowance. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by the Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for building and maintaining merchandising/display materials for all products
Position merchandise and create a customer‑ready selling floor
Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts
Consult with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans
Place product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep
Service local stores and refill existing displays to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
Create and coordinate the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
Distribute and install refund offers, neck hangers, shelf‑talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
Fill cold box and warm shelves at client accounts with products sold by the Company
Re‑merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company
Assemble, install and fill all types of display racks
Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise
Perform sales support functions, including use of current point‑of‑sale marketing materials, oversight of shelf space in the chain territory manager’s accounts, and consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences or out‑of‑stock inventory concernssituations encountered on weekend hours
Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, ensuring accuracy in evaluation, application and execution of the information provided
Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed‑upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in‑store promotion results
Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain necessary territory records, and support the sales representative’s visibility and market saturation in the account
Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and auto‑liability insurance by state laws
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Activities such as sitting, typing/keyboarding on a computer or mobile device for a considerable amount of time
Activities such as walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lb
This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
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Location: Portland, OR, US
What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn’t just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $21.00 / hour plus incentives and auto allowance. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by the Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for building and maintaining merchandising/display materials for all products
Position merchandise and create a customer‑ready selling floor
Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts
Consult with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans
Place product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep
Service local stores and refill existing displays to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
Create and coordinate the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
Distribute and install refund offers, neck hangers, shelf‑talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
Fill cold box and warm shelves at client accounts with products sold by the Company
Re‑merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company
Assemble, install and fill all types of display racks
Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise
Perform sales support functions, including use of current point‑of‑sale marketing materials, oversight of shelf space in the chain territory manager’s accounts, and consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences or out‑of‑stock inventory concernssituations encountered on weekend hours
Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, ensuring accuracy in evaluation, application and execution of the information provided
Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed‑upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in‑store promotion results
Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain necessary territory records, and support the sales representative’s visibility and market saturation in the account
Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and auto‑liability insurance by state laws
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Activities such as sitting, typing/keyboarding on a computer or mobile device for a considerable amount of time
Activities such as walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lb
This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
EEO Statement Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff… (full EEO statement text retained)
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