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Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Overview
The Sales Consultant represents Southern Glazer's in the market as a member of the Southern Glazer's family. This individual is passionate, innovative, and self‑motivated with a business‑oriented and customer‑focused mindset. The primary responsibilities are to visit the customer, have the right consultative sales conversations, and increase sales revenue.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust
- Discover and identify customer business growth needs
- Develop a customer business growth plan for each account and build a pipeline of selling opportunities above base business
- Analyze data and insights to increase sales, grow customer business, and better achieve objectives
- Regularly pre‑plan account visits with an agenda, service purpose, and selling opportunities documented in CRM (Proof)
- Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on each customer business growth plan
- Visit accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans considering previous visit outcomes and document in CRM (Proof)
- Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and position them in each account
- Propose selling solutions to each customer and win the sale using consultative selling skills
- Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
- Manage customer issue resolution, seek additional opportunities to support the customer’s needs, and support business growth by providing customers with useful information and guidance
- Adapt the selling approach based on each customer's buying styles and individual business needs
- Be knowledgeable and experienced in all accounts, staying current with what competitors are offering and how SGWS products are positioned relative to the competition
- Document and maintain account‑ and customer‑specific information in CRM (Proof)
- Participate in sales meetings, on‑site training, and supplier events as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
21 years or olderAbility to analyze and understand data and informationAbility to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilitiesAbility to build and structure customer presentations and product proposalsProficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad®, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional mannerConsistently achieve results, even under tough circumstancesTake responsibility for own actions and results; commit to providing consistently high service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and managementCommunicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while tailoring the message to the audienceBe nimble in ambiguity; open to change; embrace innovative ideasTeam player; works collaboratively with othersAbility to work in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environmentMust possess a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance in compliance with SGWS requirementsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredTravel as neededPhysical Demands
Sitting and typing / keyboarding using a computer or mobile device for a considerable amount of timeWalking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stoopingDriving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hoursMay require lifting / lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56 lbsEEO 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 complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and / or criminal conviction records.
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