Entry Level Sales Representative

Position: Entry Level New Haven County Sales Representative (FT). This is a full-time role with G & G BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., based in Wallingford, CT.

Company: G & G BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Wallingford, CT 06492 (207 Church Street, Wallingford, CT).

• Establish and maintain relationship with customers.
• Represent the company; maintain a professional seller-buyer relationship with existing customers and bring in new accounts, using the ten-step account call system.
• Maintain accounts through regular visits, troubleshooting, accurate orders, effective merchandising, quality products and delivery of handbills.
• Represent the entire product line and introduce program offerings.
• Make customers aware of new products and services.
• Merchandise all accounts with current / thematic / permanent and temporary P.O.S.
• Install and maintain displays.
• Ensure proper placement of coolers, shelves and displays; obtain and maintain maximum space, in keeping with display and distribution standard.
• Thorough knowledge of our product lines.
• Stay current with competitive market conditions, prices and products; perform market analysis, as required.
• Actively participate in sales meetings and promotional activities.
• Adhere to state and federal liquor laws and meet any supplier standards.
• Collect payments for outstanding customer bills.

• Monday-Friday.
• Benefits and 401K.
• Car Allowance.

• 4 years of college preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Beverage Sales preferred.
• Passionate about domestic, import and craft beers.
• Effective selling skills; ability to create relationships.
• Time management skills and punctuality.
• Honest, outgoing and culturally sensitive.
• Persistent, patient and self-motivated.
• Personal computer skills and familiarity with various communication devices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear business ethics.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image, both internally and externally.
• Valid CT driver's license.
• Must use own vehicle.

• Our company experiences seasonal volume fluctuations; flexibility is required to schedule work hours and vacations around peak times.
• Individual must be able to shift priorities, work assignments and, if necessary, perform sales, deliveries and clerical work.

• This is primarily a relationship-building position, which requires frequent travel to customer sites and some office work.
• The employee drives, reads maps and technical material, uses a phone and computer, installs promotional displays, and works with data and moves within customer sites and the office complex.
• Sitting, standing, using light hand tools and lifting/carrying material under 170 pounds are required.

• This position is backed up by:
  Field Sales Manager and Merchandisers.
• This position is back up to: N/A.
• This position is classified as exempt.

All final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug and background checks. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place. Please send cover letter and resume.

Jeanette Birney
HR/Administration