Alabama Off Premise Sales Apprentice C Store

Job Details

Job Location

AL Huntsville - Madison, AL

Description

The Sales Apprentice is responsible for executing all functions relating to selling, distribution, brand development, promotion and merchandising of UJBAL’s Chain/Wine/Grocery Division’s wine, non-alcohol and craft beer portfolio in target accounts.  The Sales Apprentice will develop deep understanding of UJBAL brands and working knowledge of the wine, non-alcohol and craft beer segment.  The Sales Apprentice will work together with Sales Representatives to accomplish UJBAL’s and goals, and develop a strong partnership with target accounts and UJBAL’s sales team to ensure seamless communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older

• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required

• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred

• Valid driver’s license for applicable state

• Valid auto liability insurance for applicable state

• Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

  Responsibilities

• Work with sales team members to train and understand all facets of the United sales representative role

• Drive to all call points

• Perform sales deliveries to accounts

• Run vacation routes for sales representatives

• Sell new products or programs

• Utilize Encompass to bill orders

• Build displays in accounts

• Merchandise accounts using point of sale material

• Work back stock, shelf space, and cold boxes in accounts to ensure product rotation

• Build and maintain strong relationships with account management

• Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management to work as a team

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Competencies

• Decision Making

• Plan and Organize

• Customer Focus

• Professionalism

• Flexibility

• Communication

• Relationship building

• Time management

• Positive attitude

• Stress management

• Conflict Resolution

  Critical Skills

• Time management

• Selling skills

• Quality Control

• Product Knowledge

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and other technology

• Able to read, write, and perform business math computations

  Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels

  Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required

• Able to drive and safely operate a vehicle

• Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks

• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

• Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required

• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch

• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products

• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance