Route Sales Trainee

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country • Grand Forks, ND

113d • $18

About The Position

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The Route Sales Trainee is responsible for learning techniques of developing sales, distribution and merchandising of products on various routes in a continuous effort to provide superior customer service and maximize sales & volume growth through developing and maintaining strong customer relationships. The role includes maintaining product availability and merchandising products at all designated accounts, ensuring that all beverage sections, racks, displays and vendors are completely filled according to Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of general work experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient at running the hand-held device and generating accurate invoices.
• Learn all routes and become efficient at sale and delivery of products on any route in a timely manner.
• Fill, merchandise and rotate product on displays and in cold drink equipment according to CCBCHC standards.
• Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for accounts.
• Develop sales skills in an effort to grow volume in assigned accounts through product distribution, display, and promotional activity.
• Learn processes that ensure proper accounting of product, cash and assets for route activity.
• Learn and become proficient at accurately and efficiently invoicing and collecting monies due.
• Foster relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service to all accounts through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Ensure neat appearance of all CCBCHC equipment and product in assigned accounts.
• Maintain clean and organized back room and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts.
• Learn the process of and become proficient at performing required vehicle checks and load checks according to CCBCHC standard practices.
• Maintain CCBCHC quality assurance standards at every account.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
• On time, follow through on commitments made to customers and co-workers.

Benefits

• Hourly pay for the Route Sales Trainee role is $18.00 per hour.
• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options.
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees.
• 401K With Employer Match.
• Product Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED