Route Relief Sales Representative

Manhattan Beer Distributors • Suffern, NY

105d • $46,000 - $46,000

About The Position

At Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market. Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 40 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels. Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks. This position assists the branch management team in the overall sales effort to maximize product sales, increase product distribution and profitability. This position is responsible for providing relief to the sales team in servicing and developing accounts toward the successful completion of the branch goals. Route Relief Sales Representative is responsible for compliance of company’s policies in all areas impacted by the sales department.

Requirements

• Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License/Car.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Capacity to bend and lift heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of retail sales experience.
• Experience in merchandising.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and achieve route goals and objectives for volume sales and product distribution on assigned sales route.
• Ensure proper call sequence and frequency of all accounts to maintain and improve customer satisfaction leading to maximum sales and distribution of assigned brands.
• Ensure optimal and maximum utilization of promotional programs and company resources in all trade channels on a timely basis.
• Prepare and submit reports and results to management as needed.
• Ensure proper placement and maximum utilization of generic and thematic POS materials in all trade channels within assigned sales route.
• Initiate and execute cooler/shelf resets to maximize sales and distribution, increase space and product position as needed.
• Maintain or improve current space (On-shelf, Off-shelf and On Display) to ensure compliance and consistency with all programming.
• Work with appropriate personnel to secure new business through closure of account and distribution voids on a timely basis.
• Perform and submit all administrative and financial reports on a timely basis.
• Ensure all QA procedures (rotation, pick-ups, repack and move beer) are followed by adhering to Company Quality Assurance policy.
• Effectively and consistently utilize the RAMP Survey process to identify any opportunity that can increase sales in all accounts.
• Develop daily pre plan that lists specific business driven sales objectives for each account to be visited.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for vehicle use.
• Benefits available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees