Sales Trainee - Tri-Valley Beverage

Get your start in the wholesale beverage business selling beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks!

The Sales Rep Trainee will learn the essential skills to prepare for a Sales Representative opportunity and provide coverage to routes when necessary. Our Sales Reps ensure the successful sale, distribution and retail execution of our products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of the accounts within the assigned territory.

What you'll be doing:

Covering sales and merchandising routes

Strengthening relationships with account decision makers

Ensuring that all product is rotated, and code policy is followed

Generating the successful sale, distribution and placement of products

Proper merchandising of accounts with permanent and paper POS

Effective accounts receivable collections within corporate credit policy

Conducting promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required

Organizing and executing placement of neons and signage at all accounts

Handling customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise

Maintaining the schedule of weekly account appointments as assigned

Being on- premise for every shift

Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed: 

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Enthusiastic, high-energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work in all environments (including physical labor such as lifting, standing, sitting, kneeling, etc.)

Must have strong attention to detail, communicate effectively, and strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why join us?

Competitive Annual Pay: $38,000 - $48,240, depending on experience

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 in-network deductible, better-than-average premium contribution

Paid time off & holidays

401k Savings Plan with company match

Growth & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program with Work-Life Services

Employee Wellbeing Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Discounted Pet Insurance

Personal technology and cell phone plan discounts

Supplemental Plans available: Disability, Life Insurance, Legal & Identity Protection

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance.  Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Tri-Valley Beverage is a proud Anheuser-Busch distributor offering an unmatched product portfolio of domestic, import and craft beers, ciders, artisanal wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and more to our customers across Central and Western New York. 

Salary : $38,000 - $48,240