Sales Consultant, On/Off Premise CPWSB - Wilmington / Carolina Beach

About the position

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

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
• Regularly and consistently 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

Requirements

• Able to analyze and understand data and information
• Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities
• Able to build and structure customer presentations and product proposals
• Proficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional manner
• Able to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistently high level of service to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management
• Able to communicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience
• Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas
• Team player; works collaboratively with others
• Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Must 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 company requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to travel as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave