Job description

Job description

West Side Beer Distributing is a local beverage currently looking for a full time Off Premise Sales Representative to join our Romulus team. West Side Beer offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K Matching and Profit Sharing! Up to $55k salary.

Qualified applicants must have excellent communication and organization skills. Outgoing and positive attitude with the ability to deal with a diverse customer base is essential. One to two-years sales experience is necessary. An applicant with beverage and/or retail experience is a plus. Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

In order to be considered, please visit our company website: West Side Beer.com click on the job in which you are applying for, scroll to the end of the job description and click on "Apply for this position" and follow the prompts. We ask that you fill out our online application and upload your resume.

POSITION SUMMARY
Calling on off premise retailers and responsible for: sales and distribution objectives, inventory management, product quality, and merchandising. Responsible for adhering to company policies, procedures, MLCC guidelines and supplier agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how our products can meet them.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability and product uses.
• Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
• Identify correct products and or assist customers in making product selections based on customers' needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals that explain product features and benefits.
• Inform customers of delivery schedules, service, and other information pertaining to products.
• Attend sales and trade meetings, and read related publications in order to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, and industry developments.
• Visit establishments to evaluate needs and to promote product.
• Check inventory levels and rotation and monitor product quality according to company and supplier standards.
• Plan and build product displays in retail stores and make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
• Complete expense reports, sales reports, and other paperwork.
• Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales expectations.
• Complete product and development training as required.
• Study information about new products to ensure market knowledge and be able to make product recommendations.
• Visit retailers and conduct business reviews.
• Review orders for accuracy and submit for processing.
• Know and understand all competitive pricing and products.
• Maintain positive customer relations.
• Shelf space allocated properly.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Sales Ability - Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Competitiveness - Having and demonstrating determination in pursuit of goals and objectives.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)
Experience: One to two years sales experience
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Certificates & Licenses: Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC); Valid Driver’s Licenses.
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report must meet insurance company guidelines.
West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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