Sales Consultant American Liberty Div. (Absolut, Jameson, Malibu) Smithfield/Wil

Sales Consultant American Liberty Div. (Absolut, Jameson, Malibu) Smithfield/Wilson, NC

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What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in its people and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s is a family‑owned business with roots dating back to 1933. It is recognized for its inclusive culture – Newsweek named it one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity.

The full‑time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. Compensation ranges from $45,000–$55,000 per year plus bonus, incentives, and auto allowance.

Overview

The Sales Consultant represents Southern Glazer’s in the market. This role requires passion, innovation, and a customer‑focused mindset. Primary responsibilities include visiting customers, engaging in consultative sales conversations, and increasing sales revenue.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust
• Discover and identify customer business‑growth needs
• Develop a customer business‑growth plan for each account and build a pipeline of selling opportunities to drive incremental sales above base business
• Analyze data and insights to increase sales, grow customer business, and better achieve objectives
• Regularly pre‑plan account visits with an agenda, service purpose, and selling opportunities documented in CRMPrioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on each customer business‑growth plan
• Visit accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans considering previous visit outcomes and document in CRM
• Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and position them in each account
• Propose selling solutions to each customer and win the sale using consultative selling skills
• Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
• Manage customer issue resolution, seek additional opportunities to support the customer’s needs, and support business growth by providing customers with useful information and guidance
• Adapt the selling approach based on each customer’s buying styles and individual business needs
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in all accounts staying current with what competitors are offering and how SGWS products are positioned relative to the competition
• Document and maintain account‑ and customer‑specific information in CRM
• Participate in sales meetings, on‑site training, and supplier events as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to analyze and understand data and information
• Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities
• Able to build and structure customer presentations and product proposals
• Proficient in using mobile devices (iPad, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting) in a professional manner
• Able to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistently high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management
• Able to communicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience
• Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas
• Team player; works collaboratively with others
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environmentMust possess a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance in compliance with SGWS requirements
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to travel as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56 lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.