Sales Associate, Northwest Division (Olympia, WA)

About the role

Shape a remarkable future with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Build a career at North America’s largest total beverage distributor, an industry leader that invests in its people through leading technology, continuous learning, and a supportive culture. Southern Glazer’s combines deep roots (since 1933) with a family-owned ethos and a reputation for an outstanding workplace. You’ll join a team that values excellence, innovation, and community while helping shape the future of beverage distribution.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust
• Service assigned stores, refill existing displays, and keep products fully stocked on shelves
• Fill cold boxes and warm shelves with products sold by the company
• Assemble, install, and fill all types of display racks
• Assist Sales Consultants and Area Managers in managing customer accounts and provide sales route coverage as needed
• Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives aligned with each customer’s business growth plan
• Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and present them correctly in each account
• Propose selling solutions to customers and win sales using consultative selling skills
• Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
• Participate in sales meetings, on-site trainings, and supplier events as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws (where applicable)
• Able to analyze and understand data and information
• Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities
• Proficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad®, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional manner
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistent high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management
• Able to communicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while appropriately tailoring message to audience
• Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Able to maintain a valid and current driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to travel as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Considerable time spent sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer or mobile device
• Occasional to rare walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Considerable time driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45 lbs

Pay

Starting hourly pay between $19 – $23 per hour plus auto allowance. Final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s education, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave

Will drive own vehicle daily in Olympia and surrounding areas of WA.