Sales Development Associate - Charlottesville, VA

Job Responsibilities

• Calls on accounts and covers daily routes that do not have coverage
• Strategizes/preplans on how best to achieve sales and merchandising objectives
• Maintains product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves
• Serves accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances
• Handles customer issues and complaints and refers them to management
• May be expected to obtain payment depending on the market
• Attains standards of performance goals by achieving the distribution, volume, and activity goals of supplier brands
• Ensures national account compliance where applicable
• Utilizes sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Works in a fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• No prior experience required
• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Multi-tasks, works independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meets deadlines
• Utilizes analytic and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to hold Solicitor’s Permit
• Understanding of Wine and Spirits
• Strong computer, customer service, and interpersonal expertise
• Previous sales experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit
• Talk, hear
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone