Relief Account Manager - South Denver/West Denver

Eagle Rock Distributing Company•Commerce City, CO

16h•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Ready for a fun working environment in an exciting industry with great growth potential? We're a family-run distributor that lives its values every day and we're looking for great employees like you. Come see what it's like to be an Eagle Rocker! Eagle Rock offers the chance to develop your leadership experience and competitive pay that includes annual bonus eligibility. From locations in Pueblo, Durango, Monument, Commerce City and Loveland, Eagle Rock distributes industry leading products across Colorado and offers a great opportunity to enter into an exciting career in beverage sales and distribution. Along with competitive pay and benefits, our hard-working associates have the opportunity to grow their careers into sales, delivery, warehousing and more. Position Summary: Perform backup functions, such as selling, merchandising and servicing Eagle Rock products for Account Managers who are away from their routes temporarily. This is a sales trainee position. Job Characteristics: Pace and Variety of Activities Sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results Varied activities Fast-paced environment Focus Technical, analytical focus Work within established standards and guidelines Expertise-based problem solving Decision-Making Pro-active, problem solving orientation Minimize risk Authoritative, quick decision making based on knowledge and experience Communication and Collaboration Communication is task based and factual Minimal collaboration is required, when it is, it is task or technically focused Delegation and Leadership Style Authoritative leadership based on specialized expertise, knowledge of systems Directive leadership to meet established quality and time standards Some delegation of routine details is necessary, with opportunity for close follow up

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Subject to all Company policies regarding all employment testing, including drug screen.
Must have a current, valid drivers license and be insurable
Must be 21 years or older
Strong sales and customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills
Strong knowledge of product characteristics
Ability to distinguish between brands through taste testing/sampling
Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and understand the English language
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Requires the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement and initiative.
Ability to deal with problems involving multiple solutions in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with frequent bending, walking or standing.
Must be able to lift up to 70lbs.
Must be able to talk and hear to communicate with both internal and external customers.
Job duties are performed inside and outside an office building with a moderate noise level.
Must present and maintain a positive, professional attitude and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and customers while performing the duties.

Responsibilities

Solicit products in a defined route area while operating a company vehicle.
Product is counted and ordered in each account into a laptop using the Encompass software package.
Manage, rotate and maintain a neat inventory in each account.
Must sell sufficient product inventory to eliminate out-of-stock situations
Seek and develop positive working relationships with our retail partners.
Identify new opportunities to grow our existing portfolio
Develop and implement sales promotions to encourage distribution and product growth
Establish a close working relationship with all retail partners
Responsible for ensuring marketing and sales support materials are displayed in each retail outlet.
Secure the best possible selling position for our products (including primary displays, coolers, etc.)
Place all brand POS materials including neons, glassware, paper goods, and display enhancers in order to establish a look of the leader.
Conduct special promotions within accounts to increase brands sales.
Call on account to establish sales promotions thru displays and samplings
Maintain strong lines of communication with Driver to execute daily duties and merchandising expectations.
Operate company vehicle safely and according to policy.
Actively supports the Companys mission and vision philosophy.
Attends all required Company meetings.
Employee initiates and actively participates in personal growth and development plans.
Works with all co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintains security and confidentiality of all Company information.
Understands and complies with all Eagle Rock Distributing Company policies and procedures.