Now Hiring - Retail Sales Team Relief Sales Representative in Romulus, MI

Team Relief Sales Representative:

West Side Beer Distributing is a local beverage currently looking for a full time Team Relief Sales Representative to join our Romulus team. West Side Beer offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K Matching and Profit Sharing!

POSITION SUMMARY
Calling on off/on premise retailers and responsible for: sales and distribution objectives, inventory management, product quality, and merchandising. Responsible for adhering to company policies, procedures, MLCC guidelines and supplier agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how our products can meet them.
• Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
• Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
• Prepare sales presentations and proposals that explain product features and benefits.
• Inform customers of delivery schedules, service, and other information pertaining to product.
• Check inventory levels and rotation and monitor product quality according to company and supplier standards.
• In off premise accounts plan and build product displays in retail stores and make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
• In on premise accounts plan and execute promotional activity. Make recommendations to retailers regarding product selection, promotional programs, and advertising.
• Attend sales and trade meetings, and read related publications in order to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, and industry developments.
• Accurately complete expense reports, sales reports, and other paperwork.
• Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales expectations.
• Complete product and development training as required.
• Study information about new products to ensure market knowledge and able to make product recommendations.
• Visit retailers and conduct business reviews.
• Review orders for accuracy and submit for processing.
• Know and understand all competitive pricing.
• Maintain positive customer relations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)
Experience: One to two years related experience
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certificates & Licenses: Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC); Valid Driver’s Licenses.
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report must meet insurance company guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location