Field Sales Representative, 7-11

Coke Florida Careers • Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is hiring a Field Sales Representative to serve 7-11 stores from its Palm Beach location. The role works against designated strategic customers and focuses on business development, customer service, and customer relationships. The representative grows sales by selling additional brands and packages to existing customers in an assigned territory. The stated shift is Monday through Friday, with variable schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Ability to use and understand mobile applications.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years.
• Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Proficient in computer application skills.
• Able to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending in the positions described in the posting.
• Able to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads at least 100 yards without assistance.
• Able to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Able to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
• Able to read information in small, medium, and large print.
• Able to stand at least 6 hours during the workday and walk at least 4 miles during the workday.
• Able to frequently work in a hot, humid outdoor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or 3–4 years of college/university preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous sales experience preferred.
• Food or beverage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make sales and assist customers with orders.
• Visit customer accounts in the field, away from a company facility or office.
• Build and maintain profitable customer relationships.
• Execute and close all sales calls.
• Sell incremental displays and equipment placements, and sell promotional programs while ensuring dealer compliance.
• Service accounts on every visit, including light merchandising of cold vaults, beverage sections, and cold drink equipment.
• Review business results with customers.
• Ensure company assets meet performance requirements and develop action plans for assets generating zero or low volume.
• Ensure outlets comply with Coke Florida standards.
• Communicate account activities to appropriate parties.
• Perform some merchandising and rotation inspections.
• Lead, schedule, and at times execute resets to expand the product portfolio.
• Resolve customer inquiries, including researching and closing customer service tickets.
• Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for the account.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime, shifts, and schedules as assigned.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans through Total Wellness Programs for eligible full-time associates.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation pay.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED