Job Description:
- Achieve sales objectives through effective territory management, promoting current and new products, executing promotions, conducting in-store tastings, and servicing accounts.
- Execute merchandising activities including shelf placement, maintaining cold boxes, building displays, and stocking inventories.
- Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities in the role of Sales Trainee/Merchandiser.
- Travel within assigned territory to service accounts.
- Develop and nurture relationships with customers to drive sales growth.
- Uphold Johnson Brothers corporate values and provide excellent customer service to build trust and strong working relationships with retailers.
- Approach tasks with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
- Complete other work-related tasks and special projects as assigned.
- Properly manage an established sales territory, including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable.
Job Requirements:
- Work experience in the liquor industry, such as bartender, wait staff, or liquor store experience, is a plus.
- Goal-oriented with a track record of achieving results.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Competitive, self-motivated, and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in a professional manner.
- Capable of lifting up to 50-pound cases, sometimes repeatedly.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on communication and problem resolution.
- Proven ability to multitask efficiently within given time parameters.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills to achieve business goals.
- Proficient in computer applications such as MS Office, Power BI, and familiarity with Workday is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and MVR
- Possess reliable transportation with valid insurance.
- Local candidates are preferred; no relocation package provided.
Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Worker Sub-Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeSkills Required
- Goal-oriented with a track record of achieving results
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
- Competitive, self-motivated, and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50-pound cases, sometimes repeatedly
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with communication and problem-resolution abilities
- Ability to multitask efficiently within given time parameters
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office and Power BI
- Familiarity with Workday
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check
- Reliable transportation with valid insurance
- Liquor industry experience, such as bartending, wait staff, or liquor store experience
- Local residency or availability, as no relocation package is provided
Johnson Brothers Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Brothers and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Brothers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as a solid part of the package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision options. Some roles report a relatively short waiting period before full benefits begin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement matching is highlighted as part of the core offering. This is positioned alongside insurance options within a comprehensive benefits suite.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave are included, with PTO becoming available after a short period in some roles. Parental leave is also referenced within the broader package.
Johnson Brothers Insights
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







