Sales Representative

Primary Duties: 

• Maintain regular call frequency to the assigned off premise accounts with the buyers.
• Develop a business relationship with customers and discuss sales trends
• Refresh and face stock on shelves and displays
• Responsible for product rotation on the shelves and in the coolers from back stock
• Ensure that close dated product is monitored and returned to the warehouse or sold through the account before the pull date
• Ensure all product packaging reflects the integrity of packaging standards and remove those that do not
• Report breakage and out of code to the Sales & Service Representative
• Monitor and report all competitive activity
• Sell in new products and increase distribution of high end, primary and secondary brands.
• Sell in current and future price promotions with customers
• Book displays and assist in building and merchandising large displays
• Ensure all POS is clean, functional and updated. 
• Fulfill pre-established sales objectives and implementation of company marketing programs at the retail level
• Survey and influence retail accounts to ensure a competitive edge in dominant POS placement, price points, shelf space and product location
• Execute special assignments and impact selling objectives as assigned by management
• Transmit orders generated from daily sales in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Sales and Service Representatives on a daily basis.

Additional Skills: 

• Daily travel within a 100 mile radius, driving company vehicle
• Ability to load, lift, move, push and/or pull up to 75 lbs
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Trained and certified to operate powered industrial lift trucks, electric pallet jack and hand truck.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Draught technical troubleshooting skills
• Able to attend all required meetings / trainings

Requirements: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred, but not required.
• Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving record
• 3 years of beverage industry and merchandising experience preferred, but not required.
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required.