What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Consultant position at Empire Merchants Metro?
BECOME THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS
At Empire Merchants, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a world-class distributor of fine wines and spirits, we offer a unique opportunity to grow your career in a thriving industry.
We currently have an opening for a Territory Sales Representative who will be responsible for maximizing sales of supplier brands to the trade through effective territory planning, selling, merchandising, and communication.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Sales and Merchandising: Strategize and preplan on how to achieve sales and merchandising objectives by understanding company pricing and product programming information, creating an efficient routing pattern, and analyzing account opportunities.
- Customer Service: Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations, educate account staff on priority brands, and maintain customer relationships.
- Inventory Management: Understand and work with management on inventory levels, alerting them to fluctuations in demand.
- Performance Goals: Attain standards of performance goals by achieving distribution, volume, and activity goals set by management.
Requirements:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of two years in sales or industry-related experience required.
- Skills: Results-oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills, strong customer service skills, ability to multi-task, and proficient PC skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package including commission-based structure, weekly draw, sales incentives, and contests.
- 16 observed holidays, health and welfare plan, 401K plan, parental leave, PTO, vacation accrual, Flexible Spending Account, and Pre-Tax Transit Commuter Program.
Working Conditions:
The work environment is a normal business office setting with regular exposure to inclement weather. The ability to share workspace, travel by car or train, dress in proper business attire, attend evening meetings, and meet deadlines are all requirements of this position.
