Retail Spirits, Wine and Beer Sales Representative

General Wholesale Company is a family owned distributor of Beer, Wine and Spirits headquartered in Atlanta Georgia and was founded in 1945.  Our company is seeking a qualified individual to maintain and advance sales, properly merchandise accounts and service the needs of our customers in the Columbus, GA market.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines to promote and sell the organization's products within an assigned geographic area, product range or list of customer accounts to meet sales quota.
• Pursue sales leads, personally visiting existing and new customers, assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services, prepare price quotes, delivery dates and service obligations to meet established revenue targets.
• Develop sales skills and knowledge of the organization's products, services and customers by working the market on a weekly basis.
• May troubleshoot and handle customer related inquiries.  Ex: delivery, pricing, etc.
• Will be responsible for merchandising activities as a point of servicing accounts to make room for more product placement including stocking shelves, cleaning shelves, stocking cold boxes and building displays.

Qualifications

Two year college degree, preferred; or equivalent combination of educations and experience.  Requires a current, valid state driver's license, ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.  The employee must regularly lift up to 40 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.  Two or three years retail experience preferred, not required.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.