Job Description: The Sales Consultant position services retail stores in the St. Cloud/Willmar, Minnesota area. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable. Position Duties: Territory Management: Ensure consistent customer contact Properly plan and execute sales initiatives Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner Selling: Full understanding of products and pricing schedules Make effective sales presentations Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business Identify and nurture new accounts Merchandising: Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts Focus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted Servicing: Follow necessary steps when making sales calls Perform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc. Administration: Adhere to all company policies and procedures Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner Position Qualifications: Prior route sales experience (highly preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Goals and results driven Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Reliable transportation and proof of insurance Local candidates preferred (no relocation package) Ability to life 50lbs of product repeatedly Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job. Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Johnson Brothers: A Family-Owned Company You Can Trust Johnson Brothers, a renowned wine, spirits, and beer distributor based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been providing exceptional service to customers since 1953. Recently recognized by Newsweek as one of the 2023 Most Trustworthy Companies in America, our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unmatched. Representing some of the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry, Johnson Brothers offers exciting career opportunities in various functions. Whether you're interested in accounting, finance, sales and marketing, IT infrastructure and development, or management/leadership, we have something for everyone. Join our team and be part of a company that values integrity, fairness, and excellence. Explore career opportunities with Johnson Brothers today!