On/Off Premise Spirits Sales Consultant-Portland Metro
Johnson Brothers · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. This position focuses on growing an established spirits portfolio in the On-Premise/Off-Premise customer base, with a moderate emphasis on opening new accounts within an assigned territory through consultative, business‑to‑business sales. This is a regular, full‑time position.
Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent customer contact
- Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
- Handle all customer‑related issues in a prompt and friendly manner
- Maintain full understanding of products and promotional schedules
- Make effective sales presentations
- Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
- Identify and nurture new and undersold accounts
- Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
- Knowledge of all deals, programming and initiatives the company has
- Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
- Provide reliable and consistent customer service to accounts
- Engage in face‑to‑face interaction with customers
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner
Requirements
- Self‑motivated, disciplined, goal‑oriented, timely, and able to prioritize
- Results‑driven
- Able to connect well with a large range of buyer types
- Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Presentation building and presenting skills
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Availability to work outside the typical 8‑5 schedule, as many accounts are best accessed in early evening hours and occasional weekend events
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sales Representative role or higher
- BS degree or equivalent work experience