Sales Development Associate

Breakthru Beverage Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Sales Development Associate meets or exceeds service expectations while selling products, merchandising, and fulfilling route management objectives to drive volume and profit growth in accounts. This position covers routes without current coverage until a permanent sales representative can be assigned. The role may involve extended route coverage and delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office and other computer programs such as presentation software.
• Results-oriented professionalism, verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, discretion, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and/or as part of a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit.
• Understanding of wine and spirits.
• Strong computer, customer service, and interpersonal expertise.
• Previous sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Call on accounts and cover unassigned daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
• Plan and strategize to achieve sales and merchandising objectives, understand accounts’ buying patterns, review company pricing and product programming information monthly, and maintain accurate historical account purchase information.
• Maintain product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves where legal.
• Ensure maximum brand visibility within accounts by using effective, current point-of-sale materials when appropriate.
• Service accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints, and referring issues to management as appropriate.
• Obtain payment when required by the market.
• Provide extended route coverage in some circumstances.
• Achieve supplier-brand distribution, volume, and activity goals set by management.
• Complete necessary surveys accurately to ensure national account compliance where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Life insurance
• Time off benefits
• Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level