Sales Representative - On Premise Beer (West Denver Metro)

Breakthru Beverage Group•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are experts in the beer, wine and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced selling environment. As a On-Premise Sales Representative, you will cultivate and grow account relationships to maximize the sales of beer supplier brands through effective planning, selling execution and communication resulting in the achievement of company and supplier objectives. This territory covers Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Littleton and Highlands Ranch. Prefer candidates that live within the coverage area. Previous beer sales experience is a plus, especially in an on-premise setting. If you share our passion for exceeding customer expectations and being on a winning team – and have a car to drive to our customers’ locations – then come join our fun, family-based culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Sales
Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess a valid Driver’s License
Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Previous beer sales experience is a plus, especially in an on-premise setting.

Responsibilities

Calls on accounts and covers daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern.
Analyzes entire account base by visiting each account and identifying opportunities; completes all necessary surveys and ensures national account compliance where applicable.
Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs to include new products, well and back bar placements and resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
Maintains product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves (where legally permissible).
Educates account staff on priority brands by administering educational staff training seminars.
Manages customer account receivables by timely processing of credits and returns and communicating with accounts on aged receivables.
Services accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints and referring these issues, as appropriate, to management.
Achieves sales and merchandising objectives.
Strategizes/preplans on how best to achieve objectives by understanding company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis and maintaining accurate historical account purchase information.
Understands and works with management on inventory levels by being aware of current inventory and out of stock situations and by alerting management to possible fluctuations in demand.
Attains standards of performance goals by achieving the distribution, volume, and activity goals of supplier brands as set by management.
Ensures maximum brand visibility within accounts by maintaining account standards as determined by management and using effective and current point of sale materials when appropriate.
Obtains payments for company by collecting and delivering checks or other remittance from accounts where legally permissible.
Supports account openings by developing opening orders for new accounts in collaboration with Field Sales Manager.
Participates in effective supplier work with sales calls and sales blitzes.
Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public while responsibly handling beverage alcohol product.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.