Sales Consultant - High Noon And Wine/ Ames IA

Sales Consultant

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world's top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!

The Sales Consultant position services retail accounts in Des Moines and surrounding area Gallo division- focusing on High Noon Seltzers and Wine. General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable. Full time and competitive benefits offered!

Territory Management:

• Ensure consistent customer contact
• Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
• Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner

Selling:

• Full understanding of products and pricing schedules
• Make effective sales presentations
• Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
• Identify and nurture new accounts

Merchandising:

• Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
• Focus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted

Servicing:

• Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
• Perform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes
• Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc.

Administration:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner

Position Qualifications:

• BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
• Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goals and results driven
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Who We Are and What You Can Expect:

Competitive benefits package to full-time employees

• 401K plan
• Medical-dental-vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays

Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check and MVR.

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.