Sales Development Representative - South Denver Metro (Mile High Wine Team)

Breakthru Beverage Group•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

This sales development role rotates through different territories and primarily fills open territories as needed to maximize sales of supplier brands to the trade. The position may also assist the Merchandising Department during particularly heavy merchandising periods. The role calls on accounts, builds efficient daily routes, delivers sales presentations, supports account merchandising and product availability, and works toward supplier-brand distribution, volume, and activity goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
At least 2 years of sales experience.
Basic PC skills, including use of MS 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 within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Analytical and reporting skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit.
Understanding of wine and spirits.

Responsibilities

Call on accounts and cover daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations that balance company priorities with customer needs, including selling display ideas, new products, placements, resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
Maintain product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves where legal.
Ensure maximum brand visibility in accounts using effective, current point-of-sale materials when appropriate.
Collect and deliver checks or other remittance from accounts where legally permissible.
Educate account staff by conducting brand training seminars.
Service accounts by delivering products in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints, and referring issues to management as appropriate.
Preplan sales and merchandising objectives using monthly company pricing and product programming information and accurate historical account purchase information.
Ensure national account compliance where applicable by accurately completing required surveys.
Review pricing, product programming, and historical purchase information to understand account buying patterns.
Achieve supplier-brand distribution, volume, and activity goals set by management.
Manage customer account receivables by processing credits and returns promptly and communicating with accounts about aged receivables.
Attend and actively participate in weekly sales meetings to stay informed about company and supplier activities and updates.
Assist the Merchandising Department during particularly heavy merchandising periods as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.