About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Beverage & Alcohol Distribution (Sales).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level, full-time Sales Trainee (Beer Sales) to join their Off-Premise Sales Team in Milwaukee, WI. This hands-on role provides training and on-the-road experience across Southeastern Wisconsin (primarily Milwaukee County) to prepare you for a Sales Representative position covering local retail accounts.

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What You’ll Do

• Promote and merchandise a broad portfolio including domestic, craft, import beers, seltzers, and spirits
• Support local Sales Team members with stocking, merchandising, and in-store promotion activities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with account owners and store personnel
• Respond to customer inquiries on delivery, product availability, and credit as needed
• Cover sales routes when required and strengthen route relationships with regular visits
• Rotate product and monitor codes to maintain product freshness and compliance
• Execute branded displays and place promotional materials at key accounts per direction
• Keep a weekly appointment schedule in your assigned area and support local promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned to support sales objectives

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Critical Physical Demands

• Regular driving using hand and foot vehicle controls
• Walking, climbing stairs, and frequent physical movement in account locations
• Two‑handed lifting and carrying of product cases from floor to overhead (up to 50 lbs)
• Pushing and pulling hand trucks/carts on level and inclined surfaces frequently
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, and bending while handling products
• Manual dexterity to operate business equipment (phone, computer, scanner)

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, marketing or related) or equivalent experience
• Sales and customer service experience preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant skills encouraged to apply
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• High energy, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow in sales
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of legal requirements for the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages is a plus

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Why Join Us / Benefits

• In-house and on-the-job sales training with clear career progression
• 401(k) with company match plus profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement for route and sales activity
• Platinum-level health coverage and wellness benefits
• Tuition assistance and employee discounts (including cell phone offers)

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Employment Type & Location

Full-Time (entry-level) — Milwaukee, WI. Onsite with regular route coverage across Milwaukee County and Southeastern Wisconsin.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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