Relief Account Manager

Southern Glazer's•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Relief Account Manager is a sales trainee who provides backup coverage for Account Managers temporarily away from their routes. The role sells, merchandises, and services Eagle Rock products across a defined route area while operating a company vehicle. It focuses on maintaining product availability and presentation, building positive retail relationships, growing distribution and sales, and executing promotions and merchandising activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Strong sales and customer service skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong knowledge of product characteristics.
Ability to distinguish between brands through taste testing or sampling.
Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to understand and follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common sense.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and initiative.
Ability to address problems involving multiple solutions in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Solicit products within a defined route area while operating a company vehicle.
Manage, rotate, and maintain neat inventory in each account.
Sell sufficient product inventory to prevent out-of-stock situations.
Develop positive working relationships with retail partners.
Identify opportunities to grow the existing portfolio.
Develop and implement sales promotions to encourage distribution and product growth.
Ensure marketing and sales support materials are displayed in each retail outlet.
Secure the best possible selling positions for products, including primary displays and coolers.
Place brand point-of-sale materials, including neons, glassware, paper goods, and display enhancers.
Conduct account promotions, displays, and samplings to increase brand sales.
Maintain communication with the Driver to execute daily duties and merchandising expectations.
Operate the company vehicle safely and according to policy.
Support the Company's mission and vision, attend required meetings, and participate in personal growth and development plans.
Work with co-workers to maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of Company information.
Follow Eagle Rock Distributing Company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.