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Sales Apprentice C Store - Huntsville - $45K Annual Salary

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 C-Store 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