Sales Representative, Beer

Standard Beverage•Topeka, KS

About The Position

The Sales Representative, Beer develops and maintains customer relationships while providing exceptional customer service and selling and maintaining Standard Beverage products in the market. The role follows scheduled route calls, seeks and creates new customer leads, and works to increase distribution and visibility of new and existing products. The ideal candidate is dedicated and organized while remaining responsive to varied customer needs. Experience in liquor sales or hospitality beverage management is desirable. Physical exertion is necessary to achieve desired account-management levels.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the specified requirements may be considered as a substitute.
Strong persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences internally and externally.
High integrity, commitment, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to adjust to varied customer needs and requests.
Passion for wine, spirits, and beer, with the ability to continuously learn about new brands and represent them effectively to customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in liquor sales or hospitality beverage management.
Background or experience in the beverage or restaurant/bar industry.
Knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, including wine, wine terminology, and growing techniques.
Competitive and aggressive personality traits.

Responsibilities

Develop outstanding relationships with customers, co-workers, and suppliers while delivering exceptional customer service.
Follow the current route schedule and seek out and create new customer leads.
Manage accounts, including the physical exertion necessary to achieve desired levels of account management.
Attain distribution of new and existing products and emphasize current brands, including sizes and brand extensions.
Keep customers informed about pricing changes, including the start, return, and end of sales.
Prepare reports on product distribution and positioning, display tracking, target accounts for specific products, and sales expenses.
Sell and maintain Standard Beverage products in the market.
Work individually and with division and company colleagues to continually outperform the competition.