COLUMBUS ACCOUNT MANAGER -NRS Chain

COLUMBUS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Distributing Company is a family-owned sales and service corporation distributing Anheuser-Busch, Yuengling, craft, and imported beers in Franklin County, Ohio. This position manages the development and fostering of relationships with on and off-premise customers. The role is responsible for the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of the entire portfolio of products and related programs, aiming for overall volume growth of the accounts.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license with reliable automobile transportation
Maintain an acceptable driving record
Maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum required by state law and company guidance
Prior industry experience in the beer or wine industry
Minimum of 1 year of outside sales experience
Experienced with Microsoft Office and operating an iPad
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work varied hours and days including weekends and holidays as business dictates
Must have a cell phone with data capability

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct regular sales calls and visits to accounts
Accomplish timely and productive execution of sales plans and promotions at retail
Secure trade support by communicating pricing and product promotions
Coordinate the use of product displays and point-of-sale materials, promotional events, and other product promotion opportunities
Achieve monthly sales goals
Develop positive strong relationships with accounts
Accurately and timely enter orders and ensure proper and complete transmission of those orders following established Company policies and directives via an iPad
Manage accurate inventory levels to minimize out-of-stock and out-of-code issues
Assess product rotation on shelf and in back room to maximize product freshness to ensure compliance with code date standards
Responsible for appropriate placement and effective utilization of point-of-sale material
Use multiple applications to complete necessary field-level surveys
Manage other projects and duties as assigned