Alabama Off Premise Sales Apprentice - Hoover, Vestavia, Pelham, HomewoodJob DetailsJob LocationAL Bessemer - Bessemer, AL DescriptionThe Off-Premise Sales Apprentice role is an entry-level position in our sales organization that allows an associate to prepare for a Sales Representative role at United. The position involves running vacation routes for Sales Representatives, performing sales deliveries to accounts, merchandising, and building displays in accounts, managing and rotating inventory in accounts, and building relationships with both accounts and various departments of United. 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
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 Johnson Brothers 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 Johnson Brothers 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
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
Must work some weekends and extended hours as needed
Able to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
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
