Wine & Spirits Sales Representative - N. Atlanta

Northeast Sales Wine & Spirits sales route will be located from North Atlanta around the 75 / 285 connector up interstate 75 into North Georgia. It is preferred the candidate lives within or near this territory / area. Northeast Sales Wine & Spirits Sales Representatives are responsible for achieving monthly and annual sales objectives, selling our current portfolio and new products, and general territory and account management responsibilities, including but not limited to, product placement, building displays, maintaining appropriate stock levels (inventory management), and maintaining cold boxes. Job Description General Responsibilities : ALL Setting a daily preplan to achieve distribution and sales goals. Make sales calls on current accounts, and identify potential new customers. Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations to store owners, buyers, and specialty consultants. Keep consistent records of sales calls and document follow-up opportunities for future visits. Maintain appropriate inventory levels. Achieve sales distribution, volume, and priority goals in alignment with distributor and supplier agreements. Ensure Northeast Sales brands are displayed in high visibility locations within accounts in accordance with brand display standards. Educate account personnel on new and existing products within the Northeast Sales portfolio. Schedule in-store promotions, including tastings, demos, and staff trainings. Coordinate special deliveries, including off-delivery day shipments, new accounts openings, account closings, and special events. Maintain relationships and conduct key account calls and sales blitzes with supplier partners. Attend general sales meetings and supplier sponsored events, as needed. Abide by company conduct policy, including but not limited to, keeping a professional appearance, maintaining a safe working environment, and following company procedures and regulations. Attend training seminars and workshops, as required by management. Qualifications A qualified candidate should meet most, if not all, of the following criteria : High school diploma or equivalent is required. College education 2 years of prior sales experience preferred. A general understanding and interest of wine, beer, and spirits. A desire to build lasting relationships with buyers and account owners. Be familiar with current technology and programs – Apple devices (iPad), Google and Microsoft Office programs. Must be a driven and results oriented professional with excellent verbal and written skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excel in an unsupervised environment and deliver positive sales results, meet deadlines, work independently but also as a team, when applicable. Requirements Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license. The sales position requires the use of a personal vehicle. Pass a criminal background check. Must have a clean 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Pass a physical and drug screening. Company Benefits Competitive salary and / or commission. Monthly Sales Incentives. 401k with company match program. Medical-Dental-Vision-Life Insurance. Short and Long Term Disability. Opportunities for advancement. About Northeast Sales Incorporated in 1957 as a wholesale beer and wine distributor in Athens, Georgia, our company founder, Mr. Frank Sinkwich Sr., was a Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Georgia. It was with equal dedication that he sought to build and expand Northeast Sales into the company it is today. Now in its third generation, Northeast Sales is a premier distributor of fine wines, spirits and imported, domestic and craft beers. With one central warehouse location in Northeast Georgia, our primary distribution areas include northeast metro Atlanta and areas north and east to the South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee state lines. In addition to our original territories, our dedicated sales and delivery teams now service metro Atlanta, Gainesville, Athens, Augusta, Savannah, and points in between for additional premium beer, wine and spirits brands. It is the goal of Northeast Sales to provide for our suppliers and customers the best possible distribution and competitive pricing available in our marketing areas. We strive to maintain and continually educate a knowledgeable staff, in which to further the sales of high quality, premium brands that we represent. Job category : Sales and Marketing