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Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Route Sales Representative is responsible for increasing sales by providing great customer service and selling in additional displays of SGWS products .

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely drive vehicle rated under 26,000 lbs. GVW while maintaining a clean driving record

• Safely drive and unload the truck, and move the product to the appropriate locations

• Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service

• Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers

• Identify opportunities consistent with the objectives, priorities, and strategies of assigned customers

• Enter customer orders and make deliveries using a handheld device

• Reconcile daily paperwork, which can include money and invoices; turn in records to ensure accurate financial tracking of delivery activities

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Complete or maintain route book and other related documentation to provide management with product and accounts sales data

• Utilize point-of-purchase (POS) materials to stimulate sales

• Adhere to all company and legal guidelines regarding collection policies and procedures to protect company interests

• Merchandise product sections, maintain and increase shelf facings, clean shelving, and rotate produc

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities

• Proficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad®, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional manner

• Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing consistent high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management

• Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas

• 21 years or older

• Team player; works collaboratively with others

• Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

• Able to maintain a valid and current driver’s license

• High School Diploma or GED required

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) 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 may include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours

• Ability to load and unload up to 56-pound boxes of product, push and pull it up concrete/metal ramps through the back offices and aisles in our customer’s stores

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.