Brand Development Representative

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　GA-Smyrna -01 - Smyrna, GA

　　Description

　　About United

　　United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

　　Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

　　The primary responsibility of a Brand Development Representative is to strategically plan, organize and execute local events and brand promotions, helping to increase brand knowledge and gain/grow the distribution of United’s priority brands.  Brand Development Representatives serve as a marketing arm for United’s sales teams as well as our suppliers, promoting in both the on and off-premise accounts.

　　Qualifications

　　Must be 21 years or older

　　Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university

　　Valid driver’s license for applicable state

　　Able to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

　　Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

　　Sales experience in the food and drug industry preferred

　　Restaurant/Bar/ industry experience preferred

　　Extensive knowledge of products

　　Responsibilities

　　Attend Brand Development meetings and sales division meetings

　　Attend brand kick-offs and special events

　　Help gain and grow distribution of United priority brands for beer, wine, and spirits

　　Prepare and execute off and on premise promotions

　　Assist with product delivery, set up and execution of festivals/events for United and its suppliers.

　　Work collaboratively with all suppliers and sales teams in planning and executing promotions

　　Execute an average of 7-10 promotions/events per week

　　Visit numerous accounts per day, presenting and scheduling promotions

　　Secure price features in accounts for promotions

　　Check inventory levels of products to prepare for promotions

　　Merchandise and decorate accounts with appropriately branded POS

　　Schedule and execute product brand training for accounts bar and wait-staff.

　　Meet, schedule, and train spokesmodels on brand knowledge, recipes, program details, price features, etc.

　　Execute and provide all necessary promotion recaps and photos in a timely and accurate manner

　　Recap brand promos with surveys using United software

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Drive to all call points

　　Work is a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

　　Competencies

　　Decision Making

　　Plan and Organize

　　Customer Focus

　　Professionalism

　　Flexibility

　　Communication

　　Interpersonal Skills

　　Problem Solving/Solution-Oriented

　　Collaboration

　　Conflict Resolution

　　Positive Attitude

　　Self-Motivated

　　Creativity

　　Working As a Team

　　Willingness to Learn

　　Critical Skills

　　Time management

　　Creativity and Innovation

　　Product knowledge

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office and other United technology use

　　Excellent verbal communication skills

　　Strong attention to detail

　　Strong communication and collaboration skills

　　Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

　　Able to read, write, and perform business math computations

　　Working Conditions

　　Some work in normal office environment

　　Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

　　Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

　　Exposure to smoke and dust in certain accounts

　　Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels at events and in accounts

　　Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

　　Regular, reliable attendance required

　　Able to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time

　　Able to taste. talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

　　Able to sit for extended periods of time, using computer keyboard, mouse, monitor, or calculator

　　Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs)

　　Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch

　　Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

　　Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.