What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craft Beer Specialist - North Alabama position at International Wines & Craft Beer?
International Wines and Craft Beer, based in Alabaster, Alabama, is seeking candidates for a full-time Craft Beer Specialist for North Alabama based out of the Birmingham area.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Service accounts within a defined area
- Meet or exceed departmental sales goals and program objectives
- Submit orders via iPad/Pocket Advantage daily
- Build and maintain strong account relationships
- Attend promotional events, tastings, and trade shows
- Travel to Alabaster twice a month
- Merchandise orders after they are delivered
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Previous sales experience or grocery industry experience
- Knowledgeable about craft beers
- Well-developed sales skills including closing, prospecting, negotiation, and territory management
- Ability to survey the local landscape for business opportunities, travel to customer locations for face-to-face contact, and develop relationships quickly
- A willingness to learn and be trained on brands and selling techniques
- Superior organizational skills
- High-self motivation
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be 21 years or older
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Able to lift 50 pounds on a consistent basis
- Have reliable transportation
- A drug screen, background and DMV/Driving Record check is required
- Position is commission-based sales with additional goal compensation
- Primary hours are Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm; occasional weekends/nights required
Benefits:
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental – company paid!
- Vision – company paid!
- Short and Long-term Disability – company paid!
- AD & D – company paid!
- Life Insurance – company paid!
- Spouse & Child Life Insurance
- 401K
- 401K match – after 1 year of employment
- Employee Discount
At International Wines and Craft Beer, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. International Wines and Craft Beer hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
