Sales Representative - Boston, MA, United States - Horizon Beverage Group

Description

Sales Representative Patriot

As one of New England's leading spirits, wine and beer distributors, Horizon Beverage Group connects a network of makers, retailers and consumers across New England.

Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we employ more than 775 team members throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The Sales Representative is goal orientated with entrepreneurial spirit and motivation to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, while selling to businesses within the assigned territory.

Responsible for forecasting and planning sales calls
Consult with customers after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Demonstrate competent sales abilities through successful presentation of products and creditable promotion of new and existing portfolio items
Utilize sample inventories to promote product sales
Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and trade events to maintain a high level of product/supplier knowledge
Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, to create sell sheets, and selling presentations
Review customers credit status, collect monies owed, submits checks and cash according to the collection and deposit procedures
Stock shelves and storage areas with product
Must possess strong wine knowledge
2-3 years' previous industry experience within the distribution, hospitality, and supplier community
Previous work experience in the beverage industry highly preferred
Must demonstrate intermediate level of proficiency within Microsoft Office applications.

This role requires lifting and carrying of a 40+ pound case of product on a regular basis and requires extensive travel throughout assigned territory with personal vehicle; must possess ability to merchandise at the retail level.

Horizon Beverage Group provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work and on the road.

*Medical & dental
Paid Holidays
Generous paid time off policy
Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Horizon Beverage Group is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.

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