Sales Relief Rep

Summary

Join us in the Wine & Spirits Industry on our Republic National Distributing Company Alaska Sales Team!  As Sales Relief Representative, you provide support across the territory as part of the sales team to maximize the sale of supplier brands to high image beverage accounts through effective account management, selling execution, and communication resulting in the achievement of company and supplier objectives 

In this role, you will

• Responsible for an assigned territory with the purpose to ensure merchandise is stocked in each store to generate sales and ensure that customers have uninterrupted service.
• Support the trade and customer base through 1:1 visits with Management, peers, and independently. Identify sales opportunities at accounts by demonstrating selling skills while focusing on incremental sales and volume with the account
• Participate in promotional marketing and customer events that strengthen our brands and market share.
• Check quantities of goods on display and in stock and service the account.
• Review, understand, and use information on competitive products, promotional matter, sales techniques, and pricing in the course of sales generation. Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on future buying trends.
• Record sales and order information and send copies to the appropriate system or contact for delivery purposes. Review sales performance, against targets and adjust sales strategy.
• Additional duties include incidental deliveries and collections, writing sales reports, updating or revising the employee's sales or display catalogue, planning itineraries and attending sales conferences.
• Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities.

What you bring to RNDC

• 2+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry.  
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and objection handling skills.  
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office environment.  
• Proven abilities to develop selling strategies targeted to enhance wine and spirit sales within an account.  
• Proven track record of successful selling.  
• Availability for occasional evening sales calls and events.  
• Ability to work with management, colleagues, and customers throughout the business and industry at every level.  
• Key attributes: entrepreneurial self-starter, ambitious personality, accountable, and action oriented.  
• 21+ years of age. 
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and clean DMV record. 

What's in it for you

• • 401(k) with company matching
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits*
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Company paid life insurance 
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

  *Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

  COVID-19 considerations:
  We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist