Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. We’ve been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.
We are searching for a motivated, self-starter that can hit the ground running in the fast-paced, exciting spirits industry. Looking for serious candidates that are well planned out, can manage time effectively, and thrive in a competitive environment.
You will cover the Duluth and surrounding areas.
What are we looking for?
We are searching high and low for a fantastic Sales Consultant for our Phillips Wine and Spirits Division. You will have an established sales territory and will be provided training and guidance. In this position, you will be servicing and selling wine and spirits to both On-Premise and retail stores/off-premise accounts in the vicinity of the Duluth and surrounding areas. You will be representing many of the most recognized and successful products in the beverage industry.
Why do you Want to Work for This Great Company?
We’re here to get you excited and spark your career. Nothing better than to be part of a growing company that is always focused on our team members and our excellent customer service. We are great at creating and innovating, which is one of our values, along with high integrity; obvious passion; an extreme focus on excellence, collaborative teamwork and everyday work ethic.
If this sounds like the place for you, then keep reading!
Sales Consultants are responsible for achieving sales objectives, territory management, selling current and new products, promotions, in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This also includes merchandising activities such as shelf placement, maintaining cold boxes, building displays, and stocking inventories.
Daily Activities:
- Consistently be in contact with your customers; handling any issues in a timely manner
- Ability to multitask at a high level and meet sales cutoff deadlines daily
- The ability to plan and execute sales initiatives, making effective sales presentations
- Managing On-Premise responsibilities
- Search out and nurture new accounts
- Meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Merchandising: focus on display size and location, shelf standards, product rotation, etc.
- Inventory checks, along with efforts to minimize ordering mistakes
You will Need to Have: (Skills AND Requirements)
- BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
- Passion for selling; highly driven, motivated, and enthusiastic
- Ultimate focus on our customers and our business
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record – REQUIRED
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance - REQUIRED
- Communication skills need to be articulate, clear and concise
- Ability to lift up to 54 lbs of product above 60 inches
- Prefer some route sales experience
Computer and Application Skills:
- Comfortable using mobile devices for inventory and other tasks
- Experience with Point-of-Sale systems
Equal Opportunity Employer
Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
About Us
Johnson Brothers is a multi-generational family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Founded by Lynn Johnson in 1953, the company remains committed to its founding values of work ethic, passion, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. Through forging strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers globally, Johnson Brothers offers an exceptional portfolio of world-class brands to customer partners across 17 states.
With a dedicated team of 4,000, Johnson Brothers remains committed to delivering excellence and continued growth across its operations. Johnson Brothers has been honored twice as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek (2023, 2024).
Explore exciting career opportunities at Johnson Brothers across a range of functions. Whether your expertise lies in accounting, finance, customer service, sales, trade development, or information technology, we have opportunities tailored for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the beverage industry.
For more information about Johnson Brothers, please visit johnsonbrothers.com, or visit the company on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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