Field Sales Specialist, Milwaukee

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•La Crosse, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Talking Rain Beverage Company creates better-for-you beverages with natural flavors and colors, including iconic brands like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell, and MIXT. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and invests in its employees, referred to as 'Rain Makers,' through benefits and development opportunities. This Field Sales Specialist role involves driving sales execution in the Milwaukee Proper market by flawlessly merchandising the company's products. This includes stocking shelves, building displays, organizing storage rooms, and ensuring products are easy and enjoyable for consumers to find. The position emphasizes building strong relationships with retailers, the internal Sales team, and distributor partners, while also adhering to safety and food quality practices. It is presented as a significant opportunity for individuals interested in a sales career.

Requirements

One (1) year of front-line service experience (i.e. retail, restaurants, movie theaters)
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Reliable personal vehicle and auto insurance that meets the state minimum requirements.
Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively and push/pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.
This role is safety-sensitive.
Accountable, curious, and inclusive mindset.

Responsibilities

Stocking shelves, displays, and coolers, rotating and removing any out-of-date products.
Build displays and endcaps, extending our reach beyond the shelf to increase consumer awareness.
Organizing pallets and rotating products in storage rooms.
Provide outstanding service to retailers, responding to requests and escalating issues as needed.
Learn each retailer’s policies and practices, as well as their wants and needs for the beverage department.
Establish a professional relationship with our Sales team, as well as our distributor and retailer partners.
Keep safety in mind at all times, following proper safety practices especially when lifting, pushing, and pulling cases.
Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed promptly, notifying the immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year, with additional accrual every few years depending on exempt status.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for FMLA qualifying Rain Makers (for birth, fostering, or adoption), with additional time for medical leave for birth mothers and potentially for parents not requiring medical leave depending on state.
Flexibility Stipend for eligible Rain Makers, intended to contribute to phone, internet, or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
Relocation Available (when available).
Mileage reimbursement for carpooling for Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers (at least 2X a week).
401k with Immediate Vesting, matched contributions, and investment customization.
Fitness Reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
Access to on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
Excellent and flexible Medical/Dental/Vision plans, with one plan free for Rain Makers.
Vehicle Program for Field Sales Specialist with mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate.