Position Title: Sales Representative

Primary purpose and function of position: Sell in supplier products and provide value added services and resources to retail accounts as directed in the designated territory

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain retail call frequency on assigned accounts to include developing and planning promotional activities, gain taps, build, and restock displays as needed, place POCM and sell in additional shelf space
• Communicate monthly pricing information, suggestively sell-in consumer price points and proactively manage price gaps versus competition
• Introduce and sell in new and existing brands and packages including activities to support sell through as necessary
• Grow distribution through targeted focus on potential accounts and non-buys
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the local execution of supplier marketing programs in key accounts
• Complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys and work orders
• Responsible for the selling and merchandising of products in designated accounts of responsibility
• Identify and open up new accounts as needed
• Communicate with all Company departments as necessary
• Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary
• Comply with all Golden Eagle Illinois and supplier standards and policies
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate required
• Two years sales experience, with a familiarity selling consumer product goods, a plus
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Project a friendly, courteous and professional image
• Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to safely operate job related equipment
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds; and draught product weighing up to 165 pounds
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Valid driver license and safe driving record
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
• Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office suite and Apple products
• Ability to pass a required pre-employment background and drug screening
• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 (Required)

Work Location: In person