Business Development Representative

About the position

Determined to grow market share in the on-premise portion of the business? Business Development Representatives are responsible for growing the company portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, promotional activity, samplings, and distribution gains. In addition, Business Development Representatives identify new markets and business opportunities to increase market share while building and maintaining relationships with accounts and retailers.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned retail accounts to sell volume, increase distribution, monitor price, and maintain the look of the leader
• Build strong business relationships with key customers, improving customer satisfaction by uncovering, addressing, and serving customer needs
• Negotiate new product placement and increase sales
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends and pricing changes
• Ensure sufficient inventory levels are maintained with all accounts
• Plan and execute consumer programming and sales standards ensuring execution excellence of trade programing/POCM
• Execution of proper call cycle frequency
• Represent Anheuser-Busch through promotions and company events. Participate in new product launch events including profile tastings/samplings

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required (no degree required for any position within AB ONE Wholesalers!)
• Must be 21 years of age, valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Strong selling and negotiation skills
• Strong customer service skills and ability to grow and manage customer relationships
• Ability to move products, hang merchandise and fulfill other physical requirements including: repetitive lifting, bending and pulling/pushing
• Preferably 2+ years of selling experience
• Beer/alcohol beverage industry knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts, eligible day one of hire
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!