About the role#
This SkillBridge externship offers transitioning service members hands-on experience in beverage distribution, sales, and merchandising. You will rotate through different teams to build a foundation in the industry. This program prepares participants for a career in professional sales by providing exposure to operations, customer relationship management, and retail execution.
What you'll do#
- Learn the full distribution process from receiving to customer delivery.
- Develop knowledge of our product portfolio, including beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Work with Merchandisers to learn retail standards, including product rotation, stocking, and display placement.
- Shadow Sales Representatives to understand territory management, route planning, and account prioritization.
- Learn consultative selling techniques and how to provide customer service.
- Use sales reports and performance metrics to identify business opportunities.
- Gain exposure to sales forecasting and business planning tools.
- Perform physical tasks such as cleaning shelves, loading products onto hand trucks, and operating equipment.
- Climb in and out of vehicles as part of daily operations.
What you'll need#
- Current transitioning Active Duty service member eligible for the SkillBridge Program.
- Interest in logistics, delivery operations, or commercial driving.
- Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting, carrying, and loading products.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
Location & details#
- Location: Milton, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling term.
About Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC
Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC operates 7 individual beverage distributors. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the company manages distribution across Alabama, the Florida panhandle, and parts of Mississippi. It was founded in 1975. The firm partners with over 100 suppliers to deliver products to more than 10,000 retail accounts.
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