Sales Center Assistant -$52.5k

Job DetailsJob Location: GA Smyrna 01 - Smyrna, GA 30082About 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 primary responsibility of a United Sales Center Assistant is to learn the role of a United Sales Center Consultant. The position focuses on learning United’s portfolio and inside sales strategy to sell and service our customers effectively.  A Sales Center Assistant works with his or her manager to learn how to sell over the phone, manage marketing material, perform sales deliveries, conduct staff training, perform quality audits, and learn the United Sales Center technology platform. Sales Center Assistant helps to run vacation routes for fellow Sales Center Consultants to practice these skills in the sales center.  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
Restaurant/Bar/ industry experience preferred
Valid driver’s license for applicable state
Able to secure and maintain auto liability insurance for applicable state
Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

Learn all facets of the United sales center consultant role
Drive to accounts
Assist in covering vacation routes for sales team members
Complete tap handle surveys and beer quality audits for specific customers
Perform sales deliveries to customers
Assist in selling in United’s products to maintain and increase United’s market share
Sell new items and programs
Use Encompass to bill orders and run sales reports
Build positive relationships with customers, United’s sales teams, and United’s delivery associates
Assist with customer product knowledge training
Support the sales consultant by tasting new products with customers
Help build sales presentations, pricing sheets, and tasting notes for customers to complement the sale of new items
Assist with managing marketing material inside of accounts including menus, table tents, and other POS needs.
Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Decision Making

Plan and Organize

Customer Focus

Professionalism
Flexibility
Communication

Relationship Building

Positive Attitude

Stress Management

Conflict Resolution

Critical Skills

Ability to multi-task in case of shifting priorities and follow through to completion
Experience with verbal presentation skills, strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in working with Customer Relationship Management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other technologies.
Time management
Selling skills

Quality Control

Product Knowledge

Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong collaboration skills
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Results-driven (performance)

Material Control

Working Conditions

Normal office environment
Maintains a clean work environment by keeping desk and work area neat and clean
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
Exposure to smoke and dust in certain accounts
Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

Regular, reliable attendance required
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 the company and products
Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
Must be able to work some nights and weekends when required