Brand Development Representative

UNITED DISTRIBUTORS GROUP•Smyrna, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a Brand Development Representative is to strategically plan, organize and execute local events and brand promotions, helping to increase brand knowledge and gain/grow the distribution of United’s priority brands. Brand Development Representatives serve as a marketing arm for United’s sales teams as well as our suppliers, promoting in both the on and off-premise accounts.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid driver’s license for applicable state
Able to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
Ability to secure and maintain a State Alcohol Sales Permit in accordance with state laws
Product knowledge
Time management
Creativity and Innovation
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other United technology use
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to read, write, and perform business math computations
Regular, reliable attendance required
Able to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
Able to taste. talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Able to sit for extended periods of time, using computer keyboard, mouse, monitor, or calculator
Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs)
Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

Nice To Haves

Sales experience in the food and drug industry preferred
Restaurant/Bar/ industry experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of products

Responsibilities

Attend Brand Development meetings and sales division meetings
Attend brand kick-offs and special events
Help gain and grow distribution of United priority brands for beer, wine, and spirits
Prepare and execute off and on premise promotions
Assist with product delivery, set up and execution of festivals/events for United and its suppliers.
Work collaboratively with all suppliers and sales teams in planning and executing promotions
Execute an average of 7-10 promotions/events per week
Visit numerous accounts per day, presenting and scheduling promotions
Secure price features in accounts for promotions
Check inventory levels of products to prepare for promotions
Merchandise and decorate accounts with appropriately branded POS
Schedule and execute product brand training for accounts bar and wait-staff.
Meet, schedule, and train spokesmodels on brand knowledge, recipes, program details, price features, etc.
Execute and provide all necessary promotion recaps and photos in a timely and accurate manner
Recap brand promos with surveys using United software
Perform other duties as assigned
Drive to all call points
Work is a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed