What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Apprentice C Store - Athens - $45K Annual Salary position at UNITED DISTRIBUTORS GROUP?
Job Details
Description
The Sales Apprentice is responsible for executing all functions relating to selling, distribution, brand development, promotion and merchandising of UJBAL’s C-Store Division’s wine, non-alcohol and craft beer portfolio in target accounts. The Sales Apprentice will develop deep understanding of UJBAL brands and working knowledge of the wine, non-alcohol and craft beer segment. The Sales Apprentice will work together with Sales Representatives to accomplish UJBAL’s and goals, and develop a strong partnership with target accounts and UJBAL’s sales team to ensure seamless communication.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years or older
- High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license for applicable state
- Valid auto liability insurance for applicable state
- Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws
Responsibilities
- Work with sales team members to train and understand all facets of the United sales representative role
- Drive to all call points
- Perform sales deliveries to accounts
- Run vacation routes for sales representatives
- Sell new products or programs
- Utilize Encompass to bill orders
- Build displays in accounts
- Merchandise accounts using point of sale material
- Work back stock, shelf space, and cold boxes in accounts to ensure product rotation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with account management
- Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management to work as a team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Decision Making
- Plan and Organize
- Customer Focus
- Professionalism
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Stress management
- Conflict Resolution
Critical Skills
- Time management
- Selling skills
- Quality Control
- Product Knowledge
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and other technology
- Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
Working Conditions
- Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
- Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
- Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
- Regular, reliable attendance required
- Able to drive and safely operate a vehicle
- Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
- Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required
- Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
- Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
Salary : $45,000
