Sales Apprentice - Orange Beach - $45K

Job Details: Job Location: AL Mobile - Saraland, AL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Off Premise Sales Apprentice role is an entry-level position into our sales organization that allows an associate to prepare for a Sales Representative role at United.   The position involves running vacation routes for Sales Representatives, performing sales deliveries to accounts, merchandising and building displays in accounts, managing and rotating inventory in accounts, and building relationships with both accounts and various departments of United.  This position is perfect for a self-motivated, competitive individual who thrives in situations requiring a high level of collaboration, organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.Qualifications:
Must be 21 years or older
High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
1-3 years of sales experience preferred
Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state
State minimum auto-liability insurance
Acceptable driving record 
Ability to maintain these minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment

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

We are a Drug Free Workplace

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