Sales Assistant at Donaghy Sales LLC

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Selling, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Account Management, Merchandising, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Inventory Management, Sales Presentations, Retail Distribution, Price Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Sales Assistant Full time Greater Sacramento, CA  Salary Range: $21.50hr plus a bi-weekly PFP  Donaghy Sales is the leading beverage distributor of Central California, selling over 1,000 brands of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1969, Donaghy Sales is family owned and operated, and has served Central California for over 50 years. We provide exceptional service and quality products to each of our valued customers in our recently expanded 26 county territory. Donaghy Sales is the exclusive distributor of a diverse portfolio representing 95 suppliers including global leaders as well as small batch local producers. Headquarters in Fresno, with additional warehouses in Stockton, Watsonville and Sacramento, Donaghy Sales is committed to growing sales for all our stakeholders for many years to come. Central California is our home and since our founding our commitment to the community has been a top priority. We sponsor hundreds of multicultural events across all the communities we service from local charities to the region’s premier sports teams. We are actively seeking a Sales Assistant, who will be integral to our team’s success.  Purpose of position: To provide sales assistance and relief while maximizing and promoting sales of supplier brands to accounts through effective account management, sales execution, and communication, while promoting exceptional customer service.   Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).  * Highly self-motivated and results orientated with the ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and be attentive to details * Strong selling and negotiation skills * Proficient in Office (word, excel, power point) * Ability and willingness to work flexible and long hours * Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Able to understand and read invoices, load sheets, job orders installation andsetup instructions  * Ability to calculate simple math functions  * Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs. as well as hang merchandise * Ability to climb ladders * Ability of repetitive lifting (up to 50lbs.overhead), bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and twisting * Pushing and pulling up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler  Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job). * Responsible for regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts primarily to sell volume, increase distribution, merchandise,monitorprice and shelf space management * Build business relationships with and present professional sales presentations using sales histories.  * Responsible formaintainingpublished product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating product * Responsible formaintainingthe up-to-datemobility system * Selling in of new placements * Merchandising with P.O.S materials * Increase shelf space and introducenew brandsand packages  * Work with the Accounts Receivable department to resolve credit issues including collection of past due balances * Responsible for daily decisionsregardingretail inventory levels using past sales history, changes in climate, competitive activity, and special promotional activities * Attend sales and team meetings as directed by management along with daily interaction with managers to discuss sales issues * Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary * Responsible for any other tasksdeemednecessary by the District Manager, Sales Manager, and/or Sales Director. Experience and Education Requirements: Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. One (1) year of selling or merchandising experience in the beverage industry or grocery retail, preferred.  Working Conditions: Moderate physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather, and exposure to fumes and noise from vehicles.  What Donaghy Sales Offers * Competitive Salary * Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance * 401(K) with Company Match (eligibilityrequired) * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off * Upward Mobility and Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide sales assistance and relief by managing retail accounts and promoting supplier brands to maximize sales. Responsible for merchandising, monitoring product freshness, and maintaining professional relationships with customers.