Overview
The Sales Consultant represents Southern Glazer's in the market. This role is focused on visiting customers, conducting consultative sales conversations, and increasing sales revenue through face-to-face selling, built on trusting relationships with customers and supplier partners.
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 to drive incremental sales above base business
- Analyze data and insights to increase sales, grow customer business, and better achieve objectives
- 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 provide 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
- 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 olderAble to analyze and understand data and informationAble to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilitiesAble 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 mannerAble to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstancesAble to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistently high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and managementAble to communicate effectively through various methods and tailor the message to the audienceAble to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideasTeam player; works collaboratively with othersAble 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 on their vehicle in compliance with SGWS requirementsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAble to travel as neededPhysical Demands
Physical activity including sitting and typing or using a computer or mobile deviceWalking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stoopingDriving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hoursMay require lifting up to 56 lbsEEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action / EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 protected characteristic. SGWS complies with all applicable laws concerning consideration of arrest / criminal records. SGWS provides competitive compensation based on performance, experience, and education.
Job Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Sales and Business DevelopmentIndustries : Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Freight and Package TransportationJ-18808-Ljbffr