On Premise Sales Assistant

Description

WHO WE ARE

Champion Brands is a distributor of beer, spirits, wine, Red Bull energy drinks, water and other non-alcoholic beverages. We are a veteran and family-owned business with deep roots and humble beginnings dating back to 1985 when we started distributing Miller Brewing Company products in Duval County. Today, our team of 315 employees is proud to represent more than 60 beverage suppliers. With branches in both Jacksonville and Savannah, we partner with over 3,200 retailers across 37 counties in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION

At Champion Brands, we are passionate about the beverage business and consistently look for new opportunities to grow. Becoming a leader within our industry has not been easy. Hard work and an honest approach to servicing our customers and suppliers have allowed us to become an award-winning distributor. We work hard every day to live out our core values and enjoy giving back to our communities.

• Mission: The mission of Champion Brands is to deliver superior products and service with a refreshing sense of passion, professionalism, and fun. 
• Vision: Our vision is to become the preferred beverage partner of every customer we service. By doing so, we will secure our position as the Southeast’s fastest growing, most profitable, and most award-winning beverage distributor, all while supporting our community and environment. 
• Values: Serving our Customers, Supporting our Team, Maintaining Quality, Representing our Brands, Constantly Innovating, Helping our Community, Minimizing Impact on our Environment, and Having Fun!

Champion Brands Inc. is now seeking a candidate to fill our open On-Premise Sales Assistant position. This position will be responsible for assisting the On-Premise Account Managers with various duties in accounts and help maintain all aspects related to customer relationships, including but not limited to inventory management, promotional events, point of sale marketing, pricing, cleaning & organizing space, and selling/building displays.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Sales Oriented - Consistently focused on opportunities to improve company sales and profits. Demonstrates creativity in building new business and expanding existing customer relationships. Approaches every business encounter with a sales-oriented mindset of winning versus competition. 

• Quality Control – Responsible for following Champion Brands Quality Control policies and procedures. Consistently demonstrates high attention to detail and shows concern for all aspects of the position and accurately checks processes and tasks.

• Planning & Time Management – Maintains a high level of energy and commitment. Uses available resources to manage multiple tasks at once without losing focus. Works with a sense of urgency to complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Communication & Collaboration – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to relay and receive any necessary job information. Works effectively with others to meet goals and satisfy objectives. Develops and maintains strong relationships with both internal and external partners. 

• Cost Management - Manages and maintains company equipment and resources to reduce unnecessary spending and damaged or lost assets.

• Adaptability – Ability to manage routes with different demographic during vacation, sick days, or everyday duties  

WORK STATUS: Full Time

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 

SALARY: $40,000

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION: Monthly Vehicle Reimbursement 

BENEFITS:  

• PTO package starts at 90 days of service (90 days of service=10 days of PTO, 1 year-4 years= 15 days of PTO, 5 years =20 days of PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability after 60 days of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 401k with company match after 6 months of service (4% company match for 6 months- 4 years of service, 5% company match for 5 years-9 years of service, 10% company match for 10 years )
• Paternity & Maternity paid leave after 1 year of service 
• On-site 24/7 Gym 
• Birthday Beer 
• Home Brew Contest! 
• Opportunities for sporting events and concert tickets! 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stop; kneel, couch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to environmental conditions with activities occurring both inside and outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Proficient knowledge of technology tools and resources.

• Reliable automobile transportation.

• Maintain automobile driving privileges and insurability.

Note:   As part of the requirement for the job, all positions driving a personal vehicle for work must carry collision and comprehensive coverage at the following minimum coverages. Additionally, Champion Brands must be listed as an “Additional Interested Party” on the policy. 

Bodily Injury Liability Limit: $100,000 each person/$300,000 each accident

Property Damage Liability Limit: $100,000 each accident

Preferred:

• College Degree

• 1-2 years of Sales Experience 

Champion Brands Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $300,000