Sales Representative - German Valley, IL

Itg Brands • German Valley, IL

414d • Remote

About The Position

The Sales Representative role at ITG Brands involves driving sales and building strong partnerships with retailers in German Valley, IL. The representative will be responsible for selling company products, developing selling plans, and optimizing retail coverage to meet sales objectives. This position requires effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to influence retailer decisions to support company goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued from state of residence
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to make sales and obtain commitments
• Ability to communicate to a broad and diverse audience
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field of study
• 1+ years related sales experience

Responsibilities

• Sell Company products, programs, and promotions to retailers
• Develop selling plans that resonate with retailers and encompass conceptual selling themes across all Company categories
• Demonstrate product and industry knowledge to effectively market and sell Company products
• Collaborate with Division resources to identify sales opportunities that can be acted upon to drive sales performance
• Be accountable for delivering all assigned retail execution objectives and key company priorities within your respective assignment
• Develop and maintain strong retail partnerships across the assignment
• Identify Company opportunities within the assignment and provide input to Division Sales Manager on potential areas for improved sales
• Model ability to influence retailer to support Company sales and key strategies and initiatives
• Penetrate consumer and retailer insights to drive alignment between the Company and the consumer
• Measure resources to maximize time allocation on a store-by-store basis to maximize productivity and meet objectives
• Ensure alignment to retail cycle plan coverage objectives and overall coverage model parameters
• Optimize assignment coverage designs to maximize retail activity time in achieving strategic objectives
• Ensure placement and services of all merchandising fixtures/displays to present a competitive merchandising advantage across all Company categories
• Ensure all requirements of our retail partnership agreements are being maintained by retail stores
• Ensure and maintain all promotional programs and competitive pricing initiatives
• Gain and maintain acceptance by retailers to use the 'ITG Portal' as the primary method for reimbursement and tracking
• Share best practice approaches with Division Sales Manager to improve sales and overall Division business performance
• Solicit and report customer and competitive insights to identify critical sales opportunities and provide solutions to Division Sales Manager / HQ
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace - remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED