Sales Assistant

Grey Eagle Distributors is a prominent beverage distribution company, recognized as the largest Anheuser-Busch beer distributor in Missouri and one of the largest distributors in the Midwest. This well-established company is known for its commitment to delivering superior service and high-quality products to its diverse customer base. Grey Eagle Distributors emphasizes community engagement, actively participating in charitable organizations within the St. Louis area. This involvement reflects the company’s dedication not only to business excellence but also to social responsibility and local community support.

As an employer, Grey Eagle Distributors offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth, learning, and career advancement. The organization is proud to have been named the "Best Place to Work" by the Business Journal, which highlights its positive workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and investment in workforce development.

The Sales Assistant role is a vital part of the Sales & Marketing department, reporting directly to the Sales Execution Coordinator. This position is primarily responsible for supporting sales operations by providing route relief and other related assistance within the Belleville, IL area. The Sales Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining retail account relationships, optimizing product placement, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that promotions are executed effectively.

This position requires a hands-on approach in retail environments, with duties including following a structured selling process, selling supplier products, and offering value-added services to retail customers. The Sales Assistant will also manage point of sale displays, rotate product stock, sell additional shelf space, and plan promotional activities. The role includes resolving delivery and billing issues promptly and effectively handling inventory decisions based on sales data, competitive activities, and promotional events.

Attention to detail is paramount as the Sales Assistant is expected to maintain required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, and tracking forms. Furthermore, the role entails adhering to quality control standards ensuring product freshness and minimizing losses. Compliance with company policies, wholesaler agreements, supplier standards, and legal liquor regulations is mandatory.

The Sales Assistant position demands a candidate who is self-motivated, organized, and possesses excellent communication skills. Physical requirements include the ability to handle and transport heavy products safely, showcasing the need for stamina and strength. Additionally, the role requires technological proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications and sales data tools like IRI and Mobility 360.

Grey Eagle Distributors provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and wellbeing. These benefits include a company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan, competitive wages, paid holidays and time off, and various insurance options such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Employees also have access to an assistance program for counseling and community resources, along with wellness initiatives.

Joining Grey Eagle Distributors as a Sales Assistant offers a rewarding career path within a respected industry leader. Candidates who are eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment and grow professionally are encouraged to apply and become part of a company that values excellence, community involvement, and employee development.