Sales Specialist - Driver Combo

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country • Casper, WY

9d • $65,000

About The Position

Coca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Every day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive… in life and work.

Refresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!

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Up to $65,000.00 Earning Potential with a Class A CDL!
Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options!
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
401K With Employer Match
Product Discounts
Much more!
What will you do in the Sales Specialist - Driver Combo role?

As a part of the Sales Team, the Sales Specialist RSD Combination position is the primary Coca-Cola contact with the customer and responsible for the customer relationships. The position is responsible for developing and managing accounts within a designated territory with the primary goal of maximizing sales and growing volume of Coca-Cola and allied brands to customers through developing and maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring superior customer service. The position is also responsible for sale and distribution of products on designated routes in a continuous effort to provide superior customer service and maximize sales & volume growth through developing and maintaining strong customer relationships. The position ensures product availability at accounts, including ensuring that all beverage sections, racks, displays and vendors are completely filled according to Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country standards.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a two or four-wheeled hand-truck.
• Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks.
• Must have an active Class A CDL, have the ability to operate a Class A CDL tractor and trailer, understand and remain in compliance with all CDL requirements and have a motor vehicle driving history that meets CCBCHC guidelines.
• Excellent prioritizing & decision-making skills are required. Must display strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management and route sales personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple customer accounts.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication – Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Decision Making – Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Delegation – Ability to delegate work, give authority to work independently, set expectations and monitor delegated activities.
• Enthusiasm – Ability to bring energy to the day-to-day as well as long-term tasks and plans.
• Judgment – Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Leadership – Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.
• Planning & Organizing – Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Reliability – Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Quality Management – Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas.
• Safety & Security – Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust & Respect – Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years previous sales experience.
• Ability to learn Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn Margin Minder (or comparable program) and compile information that will assist selling teams.
• Above-average math skills and ability to figure profits, margins, retails, and financials are critical.
• Class A CDL required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations preferred.
• 4-year college degree preferred.
• Additional sales training or education desired.
• Food and beverage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents CCBCHC as a professional salesperson to all assigned accounts and prospective customers.
• Execute and close all sales and delivery of products daily.
• In connection with a sales call, maintain appropriate inventory levels, maintain company assets and point of sale, ensure account are merchandised to CCBCHC standards, determine customer product needs, place and transmit appropriate order in conjunction with existing geographic sales routes.
• Sale and delivery of products to assigned accounts on a daily basis; execute and close SS form.
• Ensure that all accounts are merchandised/stocked according to CCBCHC standards in connection with Sales.
• Ensure proper accounting of product, cash and assets daily.
• Accurately and efficiently, invoice and collect monies due.
• Foster relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service to all accounts through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Incumbents are responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals and achieving marketing and merchandising objectives in all assigned territories.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all accounts by presenting authorized decision makers with factual sales data and periodic business reviews and by prospecting for new business.
• Perform required vehicle checks and load checks according to CCBCHC standard practices.
• Communicate account activities to appropriate parties within CCBCHC.
• Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account.
• Responsible for working with and communicating with the merchandisers servicing their area to ensure satisfactory customer service is achieved.
• Ensure neat appearance of all CCBCHC equipment and product in assigned accounts.
• Perform required vehicle checks.
• Maintain CCBCHC quality assurance standards at every account.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
• Prompt follow through on commitments made to customers and co-workers.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options!
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
• 401K With Employer Match
• Product Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED