RTD & Seltzer Field Specialist; Brand Development

Overview

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking an RTD & Seltzer Field Specialist for our Brand Development Sales Team to service multiple accounts in Grand Rapids
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The RTD & Seltzer Field Specialist is a full-time, field-based sales role that focuses on selling, servicing, developing, and growing the GLWAS portfolio of ready-to-drink products within our retail partners throughout all divisions of the company - Retail Chain, Retail Independent, and On-Premises accounts.

This role provides a phenomenal experience into both sales and the adult beverage industry with one of the strongest RTD Seltzer portfolios around - couples with a winning team culture. Field Specialists report directly to their team leader who is available to assist, mentor, and further sharpen their team s skills.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in the field with daily travel, driving in all weather conditions. Physical demands require to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force and operating warehouse equipment may be needed.

Pay & Benefits

• Base Salary $40,000 (paid semi-monthly)
• $400 Monthly Car Allowance (non-taxed)
• Eligible for Tertile Bonuses and Incentives
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

• Minimum age of 21 years
• Bachelor s degree (preferred)
• Prior sales retail experience (preferred)
• Prior distribution industry experience (preferred)
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• Positive & Entrepreneurial Attitude
• A Success-Oriented, Competitive, and Creative Mindset
• Basic technical ability (Email / Excel / Text)
• Desire to learn and implement these learnings

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan s Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its…