What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Sales Specialist position at VIP (Vermont Information Processing)?
Vermont Information Processing is the country's leading provider of software solutions for the beverage industry. We craft the technology that assists in every part of a beverage's journey from its creator to your glass! For over 50 years VIP's success has been driven by the relationships we've built with our beverage customers and partners. We work to solve their mission-critical problems, provide innovative solutions for their businesses and never stop reimagining ways that we can help them succeed.
Vermont Information Processing is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Sales Specialist to join our Account Management Sales Team. If you've enjoyed a beer, soft drink, glass of wine, or spirit lately there's a good chance that one of our applications was used in its journey from the supplier to your glass. Our software may not be able to tell us what drinks you have in your fridge at home, it knows all of the stores near you that sell your favorite beverages! Our solutions help beverage professionals run their businesses and are used by brand owners like Anheuser Busch, Gallo, Monster Energy and 100,000 other tasty brands!
At VIP, our customers are our friends. The Software Sales Specialist will be responsible for developing meaningful relationships with our customers by maintaining and encouraging trust and loyalty. Our sales process begins with education, requiring this role to demonstrate our software products and understand the customer's needs thoroughly in order to make the right promise. Ideal candidates for this position will be energetic, positive, and organized professionals who are able to effectively create relationships within the beverage market. A personality that shines through online meetings and a desire to excel are a must!
Position Type: Full Time. Strong preference for hybrid, (reporting to our office headquarters in Colchester, VT), but will consider remote.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of how software can provide significant value to an organization
- Experience in customer service and building client relationships
- Technical acumen with the ability to effectively explain technical procedures to customers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of previous sales experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401k and Profit Sharing
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- On-site Child Care Center (VT)
- On-site Fitness Center (VT)
- On-site Health Clinic (VT)
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Flex and Hybrid Schedules
All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
VIP offers the unique opportunity to become a valued member of both an industry-leading organization and a 100% employee-owned company. We provide a great work environment and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance, as well as growth opportunities and a generous retirement plan that support a stable future. Consistently named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, our goal is to offer an atmosphere that you can look forward to being a part of every day.
