Sales Internship (College Seniors)

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

The Sales Intern will be responsible for supporting our sales and marketing team.  Platinum Interns are offered an introduction into multiple departments within the Company to create potential opportunities for pursuing a Sales career at United Distributors Inc. (UDI).  This internship will allow rising College Seniors to work directly with our sales representatives and customers, as well as participate in events representing our brands with guidance from the UDI sales teams.   

• 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

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  Responsibilities

• Work for a minimum of 10-12 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 supplier's 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