Beverage Sales Representative
About The Position
Pine State Beverage, a leading beverage distribution company in Maine and NH, is seeking capable individuals to join their talented and dedicated workforce. This family-owned company values determination, work ethic, and motivation. The Beverage Sales Representative will be responsible for the sales, communication, and account development of an extensive wine, beer, and non-alcoholic portfolio within a specific coverage territory. This role requires utilizing local market knowledge, industry experience, and understanding of local market trends to drive sales and profitability.
Requirements
- Knowledge of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic trade, sales & strategic marketing in the beverage industry.
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated business math skills.
- Time management skills and the ability to work independently.
- Commitment to quality and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Valid Maine driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Professional appearance.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and present to customers effective strategies to increase sales.
- Communicate to customers new items, product information and competitive market information to generate dialogue and create “need”.
- Execute sales objectives in all channels of our business.
- Monitor wine vintage dates, beer and non-alcoholic codes and labels and rotate product to ensure compliance with company and supplier quality standards.
- Organize back stock inventory at accounts and work to floor on a weekly basis.
- Review inventory at all accounts. Write orders to maintain effective product levels.
- Adhere to account call frequency and sequence.
- Transmit and verify daily orders in accordance with assigned times to ensure Company’s operational efficiency.
- Submit all monies collected from deliveries in a timely manner according to established company guidelines.
- Communicate to appropriate departments all changes in account status (delivery date, ownership, license information) and any other pertinent developments within the assigned territory.
- Maintain positive professional relationships with owners and buying personnel at key accounts.
- Resolve customer complaints professionally and in a timely manner.
- Assist Customer Service as needed in a timely, professional manner.
- Complete and submit all administrative paperwork, i.e. comment sheets, sample requests, incentive tracking sheets, etc. on or before deadline.
- Utilize Marketing Department and Print Shop to the maximum extent as it relates to wine lists, shelf talkers and other printed materials.
- Write credits for damaged items and/or shipment errors within authority as per established company guidelines.
- Maintain professional responsibility for Company’s secondary locations.
- Communicate market trends and competitive structure changes.
- Initiate & execute cooler/shelf placements and resets to maximize sales and distributions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary which includes Base pay, Commissions, and PMs.
- Vehicle Compensation.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Health Benefits (Benefit enrollment after 30 days of employment).
- 401k with employer match.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Training and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
