Sales Assistant

Position

Sales Assistant – Belleville, IL – Full Time (Reports to Sales Execution Coordinator)

• Maintain retail call frequency, following the structured selling process and selling supplier products.
• Provide value‑added services and resources to retail accounts; maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Build, restock, and rotate displays; place POCM and sell in additional shelf space.
• Plan promotion activities, follow-up on delivery issues, and deliver product when necessary.
• Resolve billing issues and complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys, and work orders.
• Communicate monthly pricing information and proactively manage price gaps versus competition.
• Introduce and sell in new and existing brands and packages, supporting sell‑through as necessary.
• Establish and monitor quality‑control standards (product freshness, finished product loss).
• Communicate with all company departments as necessary.
• Participate in evening and weekend promotions as required.
• Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using sales history, sales‑data tools (IRI and Mobility 360), competitive activity, and promotional events.
• Maintain all required information in Mobility Unit.
• Comply with Wholesaler Equity Agreement requirements, Grey Eagle and supplier standards, and policies.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of sales experience, preferably in consumer product, beer or liquor.
• Highly self‑motivated, positive attitude, friendly and professional image.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely operate job‑related equipment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50+ pounds for packages and 165+ pounds for draught product.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Technologically proficient; familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background and drug screening.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program for counseling and community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions.