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Account Manager- South Haven, MI

Imperial Beverage, Kalamazoo, MI, United States


Paper, Vacuums, and Encyclopedias. All things we don't sell! That's good for you because it's a lot more fun to sell products that you're passionate about, such as beer, wine and spirits! We are a top beverage sales company looking for a proven sales professional to out-hustle the competition and help make our local bars, grocery stores and restaurants successful with their beverage choices. Our Account Managers tell us they love our diverse portfolio, their independence, the great customers they build relationships with, and their awesome co-workers!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)

401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting

3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Paid volunteer time to give back to the community

Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)

Weekly pay

Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home

Kick ass events and fun across Michigan

Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry

Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family

The minimum compensation for this role is listed below: total compensation increases based on commission earnings, opportunity for bonus and incentive pay

Eat. Sleep. Sell Spirits. Repeat: Our Account Managers sell beverages to customers in their assigned territory while continuing to expand their knowledge of the beverage categories. We choose Account Managers who can balance multiple priorities, have a passion for sales, are goal-oriented, problem-solvers and are determined to take risks and win. This full-time position is On-Premise account focused, requires previous sales experience, availability Monday-Friday and you must currently reside or be willing to relocate to the Wayne County area.

A Day in the Life

Using iPad, review sales route for the day

Create plan for each stop, which can include product samples and deciding which products could help each account succeed

Grab an energy drink, jump in your car, and start driving to your first account

Greet the purchaser/manager at the account

Work your product in the account, which can include filling shelves, rotating, checking backstock, tracking what needs to be replenished and focusing on what the account needs

Discuss ideas and get approval for replenishment and new product placement from purchaser/manager

Upload the orders

Repeat several times per day

Create recap from each account to assist with next visit and to notify merchandisers of updates

Additional Opportunities

Rewrite beer, wine or cocktail lists with accounts

Sample and learn about products with our suppliers

Hand-sell products to consumers at beer or wine dinners

Volunteer at local festivals

Assist with store resets

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Sales experience required, beverage sales experience preferred

21 years of age or older

Must live in assigned market

Reliable vehicle and cell phone

Flexibility to work varying hours to accommodate customer needs and special events

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with various types of people

Desire to stay up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge

Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license

Ability to lift/carry an average of 30 lbs.

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