Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Non- Alcohol Specialist represents and develops the Non- Alcohol and Alternative Beverage portfolio of Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC in the assigned market areas. The Non- Alcohol Specialist will work collaboratively with the sales teams to develop the distribution, sales volume, brand visibility and quality of our products in a responsible manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITITES
Account & Brand Development
Provide the retail account base with the expertise, products and service that further enhances and develops the company portfolio
- Work closely with the Managing Director to develop good account and brand plans for your assigned account base
- Utilize all marketing & merchandising tools to promote and enhance the non-alcohol portfolio and the non-alcohol category
- Provide support of the Monthly Bonus Objective program and other strategic market plans that are targeted at the retail account base
Quality
Ensure that GDH achieves the highest standards with Quality
Ensure that code date reports are completed monthlyEnsure that GDH meets / exceeds draft beer line cleaning standards monthlyEnsure that GDH quality training is actively communicated and documented in sales meetingsAudit non-alcohol inventories to ensure proper rotation is adhered to in all GDH warehousesResponsibility
Support and promote the Responsibility Initiative programs of GDH, LLC and our suppliersStrategic and Ad Hoc Analysis
Complete all analytical requests on a timely basisProvide assistance to Sales Management on business planning when necessaryProvide weekly updates on sales volume, distribution and trackingComply with all assignments or requests from the Managing DirectorPresent all possible new brands, packages, products and support items to the Managing DirectorTraining
Assist the General Sales Manager, Chain Managers, and Sales teams in achieving pertinent non-alcohol goals and objectives.Provide a program for on-going non-alcohol training and certificationWork with all levels and departments of the sales department, to teach and develop our non-alcohol knowledge on a quarterly basisWork with key retailers, wait staff, event promoters and planners to teach and develop our non-alcohol portfolioJob Specifications
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Thorough knowledge of the beverage industry and all aspects of the companyMust be able to effectively coordinate multiple projectsDeveloped knowledge that will assist with the ability to make good brand market decisionsVery organized with strong time management skillsMust be able to travel to all areas of assigned account baseCreate, execute and recap new projectsAttend and support special events, promotions and samplingsConduct market rides with suppliers reps, provide recaps for these training sessionsAssist in developing and executing rollout of new brands and package extensionsProvide direction and presents in daily, weekly and monthly huddlesAttend training and continued education classes provided by GDH, LLC and our suppliersWillingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and operational and financial objectives of GDH.Learning Organization and Staff Training
Actively participates in internal and external training opportunities.Exhibits enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.Community Partnership
Represents GDH Values and follows GDH Values within the community at all times.Technology
Effectively uses office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners), a personal computer and Microsoft Office products : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.Efficiently uses operations management software, including VIP.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, or 4 years of industry related experience.Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with transportation management software. Prior use of VIP or similar software package.Highly organized, detail oriented.Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.Demonstrated ability to :Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.Work effectively as a member of the leadership team.Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently (50% of time) required to walk and talk or hear.Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Frequently (50% of time) lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Frequently (50% of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Frequently (more than 50% of time) travel throughout the GDH sites.Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and / or overtime work, primarily at start-up or when taking on new business.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy : Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
