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Frank Beverage Group

Sales Trainee - Middleton

Frank Beverage Group, West Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

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Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.

Frank Beverage Group in Middleton, WI is now hiring a Sales Trainee. The Sales Trainee will learn sales processes by completing training assignments to prepare for future sales and sales relief representative roles and will be responsible for providing in-store support and merchandising for customers. This position will be responsible for training assignments, performing sales or sales relief responsibilities approximately 50% and merchandising 30%-50% of the time.

Benefits

Great work and social environment

Paid Time-Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Benefits

And more!

Merchandising (30%-50%)

Provides in-store support for off-premise accounts. Merchandises and stocks products at each account

Inventories and reorganizes back stocks, refills cold boxes, shelves, displays and dusts product, as needed

Follows quality assurance standards, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive products

Provides retail customers with directions to wine/spirit/beer products with assistance from store personnel

Identifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to Manager when necessary

Works with the sales team to execute monthly display priorities in the retail channel

Maintains an inventory of current POS and coupons in vehicle and applies rebates and coupons to packages and displays

Assists in display reset projects, as needed

Builds displays, places, maintains, and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines

Communicates proactively and frequently, reaching out to sales representatives and customers for clarification on product orders, displays, and customer needs.

Delivers hot shot orders to customer premises

Maintains positive relationships with accounts; proactively establishes contact and respectfully interacts with customers

Sales Trainee (50%)

Inputs and transmits orders, POS orders and route goal management using eoStar

Keeps up to date on customer credit status and is responsible for money collections on outstanding invoices

Introduces and sells new brands and packages

Conducts and tracks Internal and supplier surveys

Develops and maintains basic knowledge of product portfolio and promotions - including beer, wine & spirits

Interacts respectfully and maintains communication with team members intracompany departments (merchandisers and delivery drivers)

Learns area routes and runs sales routes when sales representatives are unavailable assisting with inventory management, submitting sales orders, answering questions about pricing and conducting surveys

Works on special projects, merchandises and works with other sales representative when route coverage is not needed

Learns sales process by completing training program and study assignments

Observes sales process by traveling with sales representatives, sales relief and sales managers, making regular scheduled sales calls

Learns the job roles and procedures by working with the sales support functions including category management and POS

Develops an understanding of cross functional roles and how the roles interact and impact each other by shadowing and participating in ride-along's with delivery, warehouse and customer service

Practices sales process by calling on existing accounts under supervision of sales representatives, adhering to established sales steps

Learns product and industry knowledge by reading industry publications, attending events and building professional networks

Completes study program and works toward attainment of liquor/wine/beer certifications – Cicerone, Certified Specialist Spirits (CSS) and Certified Specialist Wine (CSW).

Learns collections and customer credit procedures

Participates actively in training sessions and sales meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow direction on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to work independently

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Goal oriented, focused, and assertive

Reliable, schedules absences from work, works scheduled hours

Ability to persuade and influence others

Effective time management skills and ability to work under tight timelines

Attention to detail

Relationship building skills

Informal presentation skills

Basic computer skills are required

Demonstrated ability to persevere and be adaptable

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

Experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) preferred

Basic knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packaging sizes

May need to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary

A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance is required

Required to be at least 18 years of age

Ability to acquire and maintain necessary liquor salespersons permit

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis

Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp

Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods

Able to safely operate industry tools including pallet jack, power tools, box cutter and customer-specific equipment

We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer.

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