Alabama Sales Intern - birmingham

Sales Internship Program

The Sales Internship program is a 7-week summer internship for individuals interested in becoming a leader within our sales organization. Over the 7 weeks you will have a chance to work alongside members of our sales teams, building relationships with customers, leaders, learn about the merchandising, selling and marketing of beverage alcohol. In addition to working with our sales teams, sales interns will have the opportunity to work and participate in festivals and professional events representing our beverage alcohol brands.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college
• Valid driver's license for applicable state
• Able to secure and maintain auto liability insurance for applicable state

Responsibilities

• Work for a minimum of 7 weeks
• Work on weekends at festivals
• Work alongside sales team members to learn about merchandising, selling and marketing of beverage alcohol
• Presentation to executive staff at completion of internship
• Spend time with suppliers to gain product knowledge
• Spend time in various departments within the organization

Competencies

• Decision Making
• Plan and Organize
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Positive Attitude

Critical Skills

• Time management
• Quality Control
• Product Knowledge
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and other technology
• Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong 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
• Results-driven (performance)

Working Conditions

• 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

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to 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 perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends when required