Sales Rep Merchandiser - Irvine

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers.

Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged.

RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value.

RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for a collaborative and energetic Sales Rep Merchandiser to join our growing sales team. The Sales Rep Merchandiser will maximize the sale of supplier brands to both the retail chain customers.

This position will also be responsible for performing effective account management, selling, and communicating resulting in the achievement of company and supplier programs and objectives.

In this role, you will

• Plan time and activities to ensure achievement of company and supplier established goals and sales objectives within assigned accounts.
• Develop monthly, weekly, and daily written plans for execution. Establish and follow an efficient and economical routing pattern that ensures assigned accounts are serviced and merchandised as needed.
• Follow the established guidelines for a complete sales call. Be responsible for all aspects of servicing and merchandising within assigned accounts.
• Achieve company and supplier goals and sales objectives within assigned accounts. Build positive relationships and an effective partnership with the ultimate decision maker in all assigned accounts.
• Ensure 100% distribution of all authorized sku's in cold box and on shelf in all assigned accounts. Ensure feature price promotions and display merchandising support from the assigned territory chain account buyers.
• Communicate issues, opportunities, and market intelligence with appropriate management through written, electronic and verbal means.

Maintain up-to-date, accurate territory and account records.

Submit prompt and accurate reports. Follow company policies and procedures. This position is required to serve as information resources for, and conduits between, the field and Senior Management.

What you bring to RNDC

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 3 years of sales experience in the beverage alcohol industry.
• Prior retail merchandising experience.

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
• Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations :

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

• Continual and current certificates and CEU relating to management training.
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Compensation

This compensation information is a good faith estimate and provided in accordance with California's state law. Similar positions located outside of this jurisdiction may not necessarily receive the same compensation.

The salary generally starts at $35,100.00 up to $43,900.00, and is a combination of base salary plus monthly earned commissions if applicable.

The salary is an estimate based on an applicant's skills and experience.

Salary / Hourly : Hourly

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers.

It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to : recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

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RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [email protected].