Job Description:
The job entails growing an established spirits portfolio in the On-Premise/Off-Premise customer base with a moderate focus on opening new accounts within assigned territory through consultative sales. Sales are business to business oriented and results will rely heavily on candidate’s ability to quickly build relationships and dedication to servicing accounts. History with On-Premise/Off-Premise accounts and understanding how to bring value to a business relationship is important.
Territory: Northwest IA area
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure consistent customer contact
- Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
- Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner
- Full understanding of products and promotional schedules
- Make effective sales presentations
- Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
- Identify and nurture new and undersold accounts
- Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
- Knowledge of all deals, programming and initiatives company has
- Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
- Perform reliable and consistent customer service to accounts
- Face to face interaction to customers
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner
Required Qualifications:
- Skills & Abilities
- Be self - motivated/disciplined, goal oriented, timely, and have the ability to prioritize
- Goals and results driven
- Be able connect well with large range of buyer types
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Presentation building and presenting skills
- Accessibility
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Availability to work outside 8-5 schedule, as many accounts will be accessible best in early evening hours and occasional weekend events
- Years of Experience
- 2-year minimum at a Sales Representative role or higher.
- Education
- BS degree or equivalent work experience.
Worker Sub-Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeSkills Required
- At least 2 years of experience in a Sales Representative role or higher
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Availability to work outside standard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours
- Availability for occasional weekend events
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience
- Self-motivated, disciplined, goal-oriented, timely, and able to prioritize
- Results-driven approach
- Ability to connect with a wide range of buyer types
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Presentation development and presentation skills
What We Do
Johnson Brothers is a multi-generational family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Founded by Lynn Johnson in 1953, the company remains committed to its founding values of work ethic, passion, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. Through forging strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers globally, Johnson Brothers offers an exceptional portfolio of world-class brands to customer partners across 17 states. With a dedicated team of 4,000, Johnson Brothers remains committed to delivering excellence and continued growth across its operations. Johnson Brothers has been honored twice as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek (2023 and 2024). Explore exciting career opportunities at Johnson Brothers across a range of functions. Whether your expertise lies in accounting, finance, customer service, sales, trade development, or information technology, we have opportunities tailored for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the beverage industry. For more information about Johnson Brothers, please visit johnsonbrothers.com, or visit the company Instagram (@lifeatjohnsonbrothers
