Sales Trainee/Merchandiser Details

Sales Trainee/Merchandiser

Johnson Brothers Liquor Co - Saint Paul, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

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.

We are actively recruiting Full-Time Sales Trainee/Merchandisers to join our metro sales teams. Candidates need to be competitive, self-motivated, able to work independently and customer service oriented. In this position you will be servicing and selling wine and spirits to retail store accounts in the Twin Cities metro area. You will be representing many of the most recognized and successful products in the beverage industry.

Job Description:

This Sales Consultant in Training position supports, services, and maintains accounts in the Twin Cities area. This position is responsible for stocking shelves, coolers and building displays. In addition, this position will follow up after the deliveries are made by our drivers and service shelves from the liquor department storage areas. Candidates may also be responsible for achieving sales objectives, territory management, selling current and new products, promotions, in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This position is intended to train new personnel who will eventually have a sales territory.

Job Description:
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.
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)
  

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.

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