Pre Salesman

L&F Distributors•McAllen, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Representative achieves sales goals and distribution targets by servicing and developing assigned accounts. This role involves selling all products in accordance with company guidelines and TABC, supervising a team, scheduling routes, and ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying needs and implementing effective solutions. The representative will also develop strong customer rapport, increase product knowledge, merchandise effectively, maintain adequate inventory, and accurately enter order information.

Requirements

At least one year of sales experience.
A solid knowledge and understanding of all brands and packages for sale.
A valid driver’s license.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Must have a reliable personal vehicle for business travel.
Must be able to pass criminal background and drug screen.
Must be authorized to work in the USA for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Certified Beverage Professional (CBP), Certified Sales Professional (CSP), food/beverage safety certification(s) (e.g., ServSafe), are a plus!

Responsibilities

Sells all products in accordance with company guidelines and TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission).
Supervises and manages a team composed of drivers, assistant drivers, and merchandisers to ensure customer satisfaction after sale of product.
Schedules routes to ensure all customers are visited regularly.
Ensures customer satisfaction by identifying needs, keeping customer priorities in mind and implementing effective solutions that help customers sell more product.
Develops and maintains an effective rapport characterized by open communication and trust with all assigned customers.
Continuously increases product knowledge to become an expert resource for customers.
Applies the concept of “the salesman you leave behind” to sell more product in each account.
Effectively merchandises in all accounts by effective use of displays and point-of-sale (POS) items.
Maintains adequate inventory and reduces or eliminates out-of-stocks at each customer account.
Enters order information accurately and timely into the handheld sales enablement software.
Monitors freshness of product at each account and ensures rotation or removal to meet company standards.
Audits condition of all POS to ensure brand representation meets company standards.
Completes training, seminars and classes as assigned.
Completes and submits sales, incentive and other required reports accurately and on time.