Sales Support Representative

Join us in the Wine industry on our RNDC Sales Team. As a Sales Support Representative, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their customers needs are met, including but not limited to sales presentations, collaboration on menus and programming, and will call deliveries.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solidifies strong customer relationships
• Works with customer and Sales Lead to understand areas where support is needed and then provides this help (i.e. will calls, POS delivery, etc.)
• Creates and/or delivers graphics orders & may display for customers at their accounts
• Surveys the account for new menu & feature opportunities and presents promotional activities/material that will improve their representation in the account
• Reports competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor or Sales Lead
• Attends meetings and trainings as scheduled to increase product knowledge
• Assist as necessary in creating customer business building concepts to increase company share and volume
• Utilizing pricing and promotion strategies, marketing opportunities, servicing, merchandising and category management skills
• Communicating issues, opportunities, and market intelligence through effective written, electronic, and verbal means.
• Covers open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation
• This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays

 
Competencies:

• Ability to identify growth opportunities within their accounts
• Maintains administrative paperwork
• Communicates effectively

 
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of products
• Ability to read and interpret documents and to write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively with customers and employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished (in written, oral, or diagram form)
• Knowledge of Internet, Microsoft Office Suite software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel), order processing systems, cell phone time clock app, and the aptitude to learn new software
• Possess a current valid state driver's license
• Reliable personal vehicle to drive to customers throughout the day
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, repeatedly
• Ability to stand, lift, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

 
The role includes mileage reimbursement. 
 
RNDC offers a complete Benefits Package including access to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, and 401k.

New hires will accrue 80 vacation hours per year as well as 7 holidays per year (after one year 8). RNDC complies with all state and local laws where applicable.
 
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 talented and energetic Sales Support Representatives to join our growing Sales team. The Sales Support Representative is responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their orders are properly delivered, merchandised, and priced. Assists with customer needs, submits replenishment orders, and builds good working relationships with account personnel. 

In this role, you will

• Assist customers with stocking shelves, resetting coolers, and creating displays for their purchased products 
• Solidify strong customer relationships 
• Work with customers to understand areas where support is needed and then provide this help (i.e. will calls, POS delivery, etc.) 
• Place prices and descriptive signs on product 
• Check account's on hand inventory and submits replenishment orders to fill gaps 
• Prepare and maintain displays 
• Accurately sort, label, and store goods 
• Maintain merchandising reports 
• Survey the account for merchandising opportunities and presents promotional activities/material that will improve their representation in the store 
• Report competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor 
• Cover open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation 
• This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays 

What you bring to RNDC

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.  
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Requires a current, valid state drivers license, and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the company.
• Product knowledge applicable to wine and spirits industry. 
• Experience stocking shelves and understanding of how to create product displays. 

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 caregivers 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

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist 

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.

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 -
 

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