Inside Sales - Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska

The Odom Corporation•Anchorage, AK

1d•$43,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inside Sales position at Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska handles orders and customer service for established accounts, while promoting additional products and brands. The role is based at The Odom Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska, with work performed approximately 60% in the office and 40% in the trade. The position may also involve loading and unloading products for customer locations using pallet jacks and hand carts. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, proof of auto insurance (SR-22 is not acceptable), and reliable personal transportation.
Knowledge of multi-line phone systems and strong computer skills.
Accurate data-entry skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work with very little direct supervision.
Highly organized, with the ability to work quickly and accurately while managing competing priorities.
Able to meet the physical demands described, including regularly standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and handling objects, and occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Able to frequently lift and/or move 10–40 pounds and occasionally push, pull, or move up to 250 pounds using a loaded hand cart or pallet.

Nice To Haves

Some college strongly preferred.
Beverage sales and/or merchandising experience, knowledge of the local market, customer service skills, and distribution-industry experience preferred.
Experience with eoStar or other route accounting software preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Contact existing inside sales accounts by phone, fax, and/or email to obtain orders.
Enter product orders and mechanical service call requests into the database.
Sell new brands and additional products to established customers.
Communicate changes in volume or unproductive accounts to the appropriate salesperson, and track outcomes and results.
Handle customer issues from inception through final resolution.
Control or limit off-day or off-cycle deliveries and delivery minimums.
Perform other job-related duties and follow other instructions requested by a supervisor.