Outside Sales Representative - Beverage Industry 1440-5

The Yahnis Company, one of the largest family owned wholesale beverage distributors in South Carolina, is seeking full-time outside sales representatives for our Florence based sales team. Established outside sales routes. Customers are licensed alcohol retailers. No cold calls.

Compensation: Commission, Annual Target $46-$50k

Schedule: 5 day work week (4 week days, 1 weekend day)

Outside Sales Representative Requirements:

• Attend meetings and training sessions, as required.
• Advance knowledge of selling and merchandising skills.
• A working knowledge of applicable company policies, and state/local regulations governing the sale and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to push/pull/lift/carry heavy product.
• Adhere to all product handling procedures.
• Use of company vehicle and gas card for route purposes.
• Must have ability to follow and execute a sales plan.
• Ability to operate a smartphone, tablet/computer, standard office machines and be proficient with excel and word programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Sales Representative must have working knowledge of beer sales and distribution.
• Understanding of retail performance standards and the ability to deliver consistent execution against those standards.
• Must complete employment application and provide 3 year driving record from DMV.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Sales Representative must have strong customer focus.
• Sales Representative must have working knowledge of executing pricing and promotional plans.
• Minimum age: 21 years old due to products containing alcohol.
• Must be able to rapidly analyze account needs and individual styles to sell-in appropriate products, programs, promotions, and merchandising materials.
• Sales Representative must work in a safe manner.

The Yahnis Company's portfolio of products include selections from Molson/Miller/Coors, Pabst Brewing Co., Yeungling, Heineken and regional crafts such as Sweetwater, Dogfish Head, Green Man, and Hi-Wire.