Sales Relief Representative

Overview

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work.

About the Role

Southern Glazer’s is an industry leader in wine and spirits distribution, known for its outstanding workplace culture and comprehensive benefits. As a Sales Relief Representative, you'll cover sales routes for absent Sales Representatives, assist in growing the company portfolio, and engage consumers through various retail account activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of Sales Routes for the purpose of order taking and execution in the absence of Sales Representative (e.g. vacation, sick calls, etc.).
• Participate in Team Sell Programs to increase visibility and drive sales objectives for the assigned team.
• Build and properly merchandise portfolio product displays.
• Manage retailer product locations, maintain a clean and organized back room.
• Identify placement opportunities.
• Execute delivery functions when deemed necessary.
• Continually expand upon product knowledge of our portfolio.
• Know competition brands and how to sell against them.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications: Broad knowledge and experience in sales and company objectives; above average oral and written communications skills; effective presentation skills; above average interpersonal and coaching skills; excellent computer skills in all sales programs; excellent organizational skills; enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth; clean, valid NYS Driver’s License; Associate’s degree or equivalent in General Studies, Business or Marketing; minimum of some college course work completed; minimum of 1 year of sales or applicable experience.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge and experience in sales and company objectives.
• Above average oral and written communications skills (interacts well with internal and external customers).
• Effective presentation skills.
• Above average interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent computer skills in all sales programs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth.
• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License.
• An Associate’s degree or equivalent in General Studies, Business or Marketing.
• A minimum of some college course work completed.
• A minimum of 1 year of sales or applicable experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability coverage.
• Lifetime life insurance plans.
• A 401(k) plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• A wellness program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Vacation accrual.
• Paid sick leave.

Pay

This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. Expected first year total earnings between $49000 - $50000 / year plus auto allowance/reimbursement.

Schedule

Full-time position.