Non-Alcohol Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Non- Alcohol Specialist represents and develops the Non- Alcohol and Alternative Beverage portfolio of Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC in the assigned market areas. The Non- Alcohol Specialist will work collaboratively with the sales teams to develop the distribution, sales volume, brand visibility and quality of our products in a responsible manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Account & Brand Development
Provide the retail account base with the expertise, products and service that further enhances and develops the company portfolio
Work closely with the Managing Director to develop good account and brand plans for your assigned account base
Utilize all marketing & merchandising tools to promote and enhance the non-alcohol portfolio and the non-alcohol category
Provide support of the Monthly Bonus Objective program and other strategic market plans that are targeted at the retail account base
Quality
Ensure that GDH achieves the highest standards with Quality
Ensure that code date reports are completed monthly
Ensure that GDH meets/exceeds draft beer line cleaning standards monthly
Ensure that GDH quality training is actively communicated and documented in sales meetings
Audit non-alcohol inventories to ensure proper rotation is adhered to in all GDH warehouses
Responsibility
Support and promote the Responsibility Initiative programs of GDH, LLC and our suppliers
Strategic and Ad Hoc Analysis
Complete all analytical requests on a timely basis
Provide assistance to Sales Management on business planning when necessary
Provide weekly updates on sales volume, distribution and tracking
Comply with all assignments or requests from the Managing Director
Present all possible new brands, packages, products and support items to the Managing Director
Training
Assist the General Sales Manager, Chain Managers, and Sales teams in achieving pertinent non- alcohol goals and objectives.
Provide a program for on-going non-alcohol training and certification
Work with all levels and departments of the sales department, to teach and develop our non- alcohol knowledge on a quarterly basis.
Work with key retailers, wait staff, event promoters and planners to teach and develop our non-alcohol portfolio
Job Specifications
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Thorough knowledge of the beverage industry and all aspects of the company
Must be able to effectively coordinate multiple projects
Developed knowledge that will assist with the ability to make good brand market decisions
Very organized with strong time management skills
Must be able to travel to all areas of assigned account base
Create, execute and recap new projects
Attend and support special events, promotions and samplings
Conduct market rides with suppliers reps, provide recaps for these training sessions
Assist in developing and executing rollout of new brands and package extensions
Provide direction and presents in daily, weekly and monthly huddles
Attend training and continued education classes provided by GDH, LLC and our suppliers
Willingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and operational and financial objectives of GDH.
Learning Organization and Staff Training
Actively participates in internal and external training opportunities.
Exhibits enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.
Community Partnership
Represents GDH Values and follows GDH Values within the community at all times.
Technology
Effectively uses office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners), a personal computer and Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer. Efficiently uses operations management software, including VIP.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, or 4 years of industry related experience.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with transportation management software. Prior use of VIP or similar software package.
Highly organized, detail oriented.
Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.
Demonstrated ability to:
Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community
Work effectively as a member of the leadership team.
Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently (50%+ of time) required to walk and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently (50%+ of time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Frequently (50%+ of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Frequently (more than 50% of time) travel throughout the GDH sites.
Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and/or overtime work, primarily at start-up or when taking on new business