Sales Representative: Utility

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an entry-level Utility Sales Representative, the primary goal is to provide relief support to our sales team while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the beverage distribution industry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Support Sales Representatives: Assist sales reps in managing their territories by covering for them during absences and helping to meet sales targets. Stock, organize, and rotate products according to the Maletis Beverage Rotation Standards.
• Order Processing: Process orders accurately and efficiently to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing excellent customer service.
• Product Knowledge: Learn about the diverse range of beverages we offer to effectively communicate and sell to customers.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team and other departments to ensure smooth operations and achieve common goals. Provide accurate, timely follow-up recaps to sales reps ensuring seamless service to accounts.
• Flexibility to work in OR as needed
• All other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee is expected to work at least eight hours a day, five days a week (Monday through Friday) and must be available during scheduled work hours. Occasional overtime or work outside normal business hours may be required for account functions or as other job duties demand.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION)

• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Capable of lifting or moving kegs that weigh up to 165 pounds.
• Ability to repetitively push, pull, and lift cases of product ranging from 10-50 pounds from the floor to overhead.
• Occasionally push/pull two kegs (340 pounds) on a two-wheeler hand truck.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform tasks such as analyzing data, transcribing, and viewing a computer screen.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid drivers license (Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed).
• Auto Insurance coverage which meets Company policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word).
• Ability to understand and read invoices, load sheets, job orders, installation instructions and calculate simple math functions.
• Work with minimal supervision, ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and be attentive to details.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and present information.

COMPENSATION & OTHER COMPENSATION

$44,000 annually, plus a minimum of $550 per month for mileage reimbursement.

BENEFITS

Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Maletis' benefits program (Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement: Supplemental Income 401K and Teamster Pension Trust) following 90 days of employment. You will be automatically enrolled in the life insurance plan that the company provides to you, free of charge, following 90 days of employment.

TIME OFF

• Vacation. As a full-time employee, you will receive vacation pay in the amount of 40 hours following 1 year of service. Annually on your anniversary date, you will receive a drop of vacation hours based on your tenure with the company.
• Sick Time. Full-time employees begin accruing 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked and can carryover up to 40 hours annually. Hours are available to use after 90 days of employment.
• Holidays. Following 90 working days, you are eligible for the 6 holidays that Maletis observes.

About Maletis:
Maletis Beverage is a local, 4th generation, family-owned beverage distributor that was founded in 1935. We employ over 450 individuals and supply a diverse portfolio of beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic products to regional customers. We are dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships.