Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Company: Level Data
Sales & Business Development jobs are roles focused on increasing revenue and expanding market presence for a company. Professionals in these positions strategize to attract new clients, negotiate deals, and cultivate partnerships. They require strong communication skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to analyze market trends and sales data. Key characteristics include persistence, persuasive skills, and an in-depth understanding of the product or service being offered. Whether working in B2B or B2C contexts, these jobs are essential for the growth and long-term success of businesses.
employee discounts, education opportunities, room for advancement, and a free pet food program. If this sounds like the right retail store customer service opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT CHOW HOUND PET SUPPLIES Here at Chow Hound our mission is quite simple: to offer the best pet products possible, to help pet parents with any questions they may have, and to give back to the communities we serve.
From the best nutrition to special treats and all the little necessities, we have everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. With multiple conveniently located stores, we strive to make pet parenting easier for all of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing the best
customer service possible and our team members are there to make it happen. Because we believe in promoting from within as much as possible, there is always room for growth.
Our employees also enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment! In addition to competitive pay and our fun and driven culture , we offer our full- or part-time Pet Care Retail Sales Associates the following benefits: Industry-leading 401k match (full-time only) Paid vacation (full-time only) Health, dental, life, disability insurance (full-time only) Employee discounts Education opportunities Room for advancement A free pet food program So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you
may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application.
We hope to meet you soon! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES ASSOCIATE As a Sales Associate, you play a leading role in providing the guests to our pet store with a positive experience. You demonstrate good merchandising skills to keep the store as neat and presentable as possible. Together with your fellow team members, you help with retail store resets, building end caps, putting out stock from trucks, and rotating perishable goods. One of your favorite parts of the job is ensuring that all animals in our care are being taken care of properly including being fed and watered.
You make sure their enclosures are clean and in compliance with our company standards. Your amazing customer service skills serve you well as you interact with our guests. Whether helping a pet parent find the perfect food, helping a child learn about how to take care of their new hamster, or finding a solution for the pet parent whose dog needs some training, you are always patient and kind. You also efficiently operate the cash register. This involves accurately entering sales information, receiving payments for products, and processing credit card transactions. With a smile on your face, you greet customers and wish them the best on their way out.
You enjoy serving others and exceeding customer expectations! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SALES ASSOCIATE Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Willingness to work indoors and outdoors Are you a customer service rockstar who takes pride in a job well done? Can you work independently as well as with a team? Do you excel in a fun and driven workplace? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full- or part-time retail store position! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SALES ASSOCIATE This pet store position works full- or part-time. We offer flexible scheduling.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PET STORE TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this retail store job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 49548
(Battle Creek, South Haven, New Buffalo, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Portage). Essential Duties & Responsibilities The Sales Consultant is a field-based sales role that focuses on selling, servicing, developing and growing the GLWAS portfolio of products within established customer accounts.
This role provides a phenomenal introduction into both sales and the adult beverage industry with one of the strongest portfolios around - coupled with a winning team culture. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits takes pride within and provides upward mobility into possible on-premise, independent, management roles based upon performance. Sales Consultants will be responsible for their 'Master Routes' to back-stock
shelves, sell programs, straighten and beautify the department, and write the order for upcoming delivery days. This position also requires the employee to merchandise orders for shelving and displaying on delivery days.
As a Sales Consultant, you will also be responsible for growing total territory volume and revenue while achieving other growth objectives for the company. Other duties include but not limited to: Achieve monthly objectives on priority brands, specified programs and qualitative initiatives Generate positive business relationships with decision makers in assigned accounts Execute assigned headquarters programs from our major customers Present prepared, professional, persuasive,
fact-based, personalized sales presentations Develop and maintain good product knowledge on relative GLWAS products Attend weekly and monthly team meetings to discuss objectives, progress, and outstanding issues Demonstrate initiative to grow overall spirits, beverage, and category knowledge Demonstrate competency of account 'Standards of Performance' through account conditions Maintain product so that it is clean, rotated, and saleable Post retail pricing in a timely manner, while ensuring accuracy Ensure point-of-sale is accurate, relevant, up-to-date, and advantageously placed Consistently services accounts as outlined on Master Route Utilizes surveys, control book, planners, and tracking forms as instructed to execute priorities Communicates proactively with customers and management Aligns daily activities to the needs and priorities of the company, as directed Ensures vehicle is clean, organized, properly stocked with adequate point-of-sale Work Environment & Physical Demands The Sales Consultant operates in the field with daily travel, driving in all weather conditions.
Time is also spent in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment. Work environment will vary based on account stops. Sales Consulting is also a very active position.
The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating with items, without handles, that weigh up to 50 pounds; push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and regularly to read, write and communicate in English. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Schedule This Sales Consultant is a full-time position with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday.
If the master route is satisfied and stores are adequately serviced, a Sales Consultant is free to set their schedule. Evening and weekend hours may be required as schedule demands. Pay & Benefits $33,000 - $35,000 Base Salary with Monthly Incentive opportunities $500 Monthly Car Allowance Vacation and Personal Time Competitive health benefit packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k Contributions after probationary time is met Long (Short) - Term Disability coverage Voluntary Life Insurance plan Required Qualifications Minimum age of 21 years High School Diploma/GED (Bachelors degree preferred) 2 years sales experience (preferred) Basic competency with basic i OS devices Positive & Entrepreneurial Attitude A Success-Oriented, Competitive, and Creative Mindset Basic technical ability (Email / Excel / Text) Desire to learn and implement these learnings Additional Requirements Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS. Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities. Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, Physical Evaluation, and Agility Test Maintain a safe driving record. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties.
Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, interactionual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student, because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Sales & Business Development jobs focus on driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and forging strong relationships with clients and partners. These roles often involve identifying new business opportunities, developing sales strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing customer accounts. Key characteristics include strong communication skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to analyze market trends to identify potential leads. These professionals must be adept at both initiating new client engagements and nurturing existing ones to ensure long-term business success.
Sales & Business Development jobs involve roles focused on generating revenue, creating business strategies, and fostering relationships with customers and partners. Professionals in this field aim to identify new sales leads, negotiate deals, and drive sustainable financial growth. Characteristics of these positions include strong communication skills, a knack for persuasion, the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment, and a deep understanding of market trends. These roles often serve as the bridge between a company's products or services and its marketplace, requiring a combination of strategic vision and practical execution abilities.
