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Sales Consultant in Training

Location
Johnston, IA
Other
Sales
Job Description:

Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. We've been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.

General responsibilities include the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and accounts receivable. This role will support multiple divisions in a merchandising capacity. This position is intended to train new personnel who will eventually have a sales territory.

This position is full time with a competitive benefits package! Territory located in the DSM area.

Sales Consultant in Training are responsible for achieving sales objectives, territory management, selling current and new products, promotions, in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This also includes merchandising activities such as: shelf placement, maintaining cold boxes, building displays and stocking inventories. Flexibility is the key to being a successful Sales Consultant in Training.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Travels around assigned territory to service accounts
  • Check quantities of goods on display, cold box placements, in stock and service the accounts
  • Fills shelves from displays and back stock to ensure out of stock items are minimized.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with customers.
  • Communicates with Sales Representatives regarding changes in buyer's preferences, out of stock inventory, oversight in shelf space and any concerns/situations encountered during business hours.
  • Build and develop trust and a strong working relationship of the retailer by upholding Johnson Brothers corporate values, have excellent customer service and a "can-do" attitude.
  • Perform other work-related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:
  • Work experience in the liquor industry, such as: bartender, wait staff, liquor store experience, etc. a plus.
  • Goal and results oriented.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work.
  • Competitive, self-motivated and customer service orientated.
  • Professional written and oral communication skills a must.
  • Have reliable transportation with valid insurance.
  • Good driving record.
  • Ability to lift to 50-pound cases, sometimes repeatedly.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time