Sales Account Manager

About the role

Superior Beverage Group is a family owned and operated company that has been around since 1922. Our Sales Account Managers assure effective distribution of our products and attainment of sales objectives by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of selling, servicing and merchandising retail accounts within assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Follow established sales processes, including SBG’s 10 steps for sales calls and retail execution standards.
• Establishes and grows productive, professional relationships with store level managers and personnel
• Strives to ensure all of SBG’s retail execution standards are being met
• Executes retail programs as defined by SBG chain management, ensures planogram integrity
• Review customer-generated orders, adjust as necessary, and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Takes inventory and writes replenishment orders
• Ensure product displays are organized, rotated, and adhere to quality and pricing standards.
• Set up new displays and refresh existing ones as needed; ensure proper placement of point-of-sale (POS) materials.
• On the day the order is delivered executes the following; organize product in back room, ensure product is rotated according to SBG’s product quality standards, fill U-Boats as needed, build displays, rotate SBG products from displays to shelves, ensure correct pricing and point of sale are in use
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulation and adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Works cooperatively with delivery and merchandising support
• Works safely and follows SBG’s safety policies and procedures

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Qualifications

Previous sales experience required; beverage industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet daily goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge of beverage merchandising standards and product distribution best practices.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues in a customer-oriented manner.
• Ability to maneuver heavy products (e.g., 168‑pound kegs and 35‑pound cases) regularly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, 401(k), vacation time, personal time, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Career advancement – growth opportunities within sales, administration, operations, and more.
• Team environment – teams work closely together to achieve organizational goals.
• Time off and paid holidays – 6 major holidays recognized for time with family and friends.
• Health & fitness – on‑site fitness center with locker room/showers; employee assistance programs to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Company events – events for employees and families; associate recognition programs such as Cheers for Peers.

Safety – We take safety seriously and provide gloves, and other equipment to ensure a safe place to work. Atmosphere – A positive work environment surrounded by supportive team members. Activity – This job requires standing for long periods of time, along with twisting and bending motions. Our team lifts cases of product regularly throughout the shift, which weigh approximately 35lbs.