Account Development Specialist (Convenience Stores) Coastal South Carolina

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazers is proud of its well-earned positive reputation continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued supported and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging 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 assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Account Development Specialist represents Southern Glazers in the market as a member of the Southern Glazers family. This individual is passionate innovative and self-motivated with a business-oriented and customer-focused mindset. The Account Development Specialists primary objective is to sell into prospective C-Store accounts. This involves analyzing and qualifying target lists visiting prospective C-Store customers having the right consultative sales conversations and ultimately closing new accounts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze data and insights to identify opportunities develop target lists qualify prospects and build sales plans for potential future customers
• Regularly and consistently pre-plan account visits with an agenda service purpose and selling opportunities
• Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on opportunities identified within each qualified target account
• Visit target accounts in person capture visit notes build follow up 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 target account and win the sale using consultative selling skills
• Build positive credible lasting customer relationships based on trust
• Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
• Adapt the selling approach based on each target customers buying styles and individual business needs
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the market 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

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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 targets 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
• Able to maintain a valid and current drivers license
• Able to travel as needed

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g. keyboard mouse and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking bending reaching standing squatting and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 56lb

EEO Statement

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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