Alabama Paramount Sales Apprentice

Description

The Paramount Sales Apprentice is responsible for executing all functions relating to selling, distribution, brand development, promotion and merchandising of UJBAL’s Paramount Division’s fine wine and craft beer portfolio in target accounts.  The Paramount Sales Apprentice will develop deep understanding of UJBAL brands and working knowledge of the fine wine and craft beer segment.  The Paramount Sales Apprentice will work together with Paramount Sales Representatives to accomplish UJBAL’s and goals, and develop a strong partnership with target accounts and UJBAL’s sales team to ensure seamless communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
• Restaurant/Bar/ industry experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license for applicable state
• Able to secure and maintain auto liability insurance for applicable state
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain business relationships with key accounts in a given geographic area for key brands
• Assist Paramount Sales Representatives with merchandising, writing orders, and sales routes
• Develop, merchandise, display and implement specific brand building programs in target accounts
• Ensure brands are advertised at the point of purchase
• Educate customers and retailers on United’s wine portfolio
• Perform monthly training seminars in accounts promoting a specific product line
• Work with the sales and marketing teams to yield greatest distribution and sales volume results
• Assist in brand special events
• Assist with events in accounts, festivals, etc.
• Receive programming from management to implement and design programs in accounts
• Work some extended hours and some weekends as needed
• Must be available for occasional travel
• Drive to all call points
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Decision Making
• Plan and Organize
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving/Solution-Oriented
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Motivated
• Creativity
• Working As a Team
• Willingness to Learn
• Competitive

Critical Skills

• Time management
• Selling skills
• Collaborates with others
• Product knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other United technology use
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
• Results-driven (performance)
• Material Control

Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Exposure to smoke and dust in certain accounts
• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Must work some weekends and extended hours as needed
• Able to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs), with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance