Sales Specialist I

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC•Conroe, TX

About The Position

Position Summary: Uses proven sales tools and techniques to achieve sales quotas on assigned route. This position will pre sell product to assigned off-premise accounts in a designated area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Two (2) years directly related sales and marketing experience required
Prior grocery/convenience store and/or consumer products experience a strong plus
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Able to handle alcohol, and work within T.A.B.C Guidelines
A dependable personal motor vehicle, suitable for work use, and capable of transporting up to 20 cases of product and/or display materials with proof of liability insurance.
Intermediate computer knowledge in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Margin Minder and Mobility knowledge preferred
Must have a cell phone with data capability
Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Responsibilities

Takes adequate inventory at each account in order to make proper recommendations of product needs and to maintain properly stocked inventory levels
Restocks account inventories by moving product from back rooms to cold boxes, displays and shelves (cold and warm) in assigned accounts ensuring all products are within code date
Sells displays, authorized products and packages, shelf facings, and Point of Sale materials
Follows Suppliers’ agreement guidelines at each account and maintains proper code dates for all products
Merchandises products, restocks products, makes space adjustments as allowed, builds displays and installs POS as agreed upon by retailer
Ensures appropriate paper P.O.S. is in accounts and ensures pricing is in place
Develops and maintains good communication with managers at each account
Notifies Area Sales Manager of all pertinent changes in accounts assigned including file maintenance, license updates, route scheduling and competitive activity. Submits daily activity reports to supervisor
Maintain knowledge of SED's complete and growing portfolio of Brands and Packages
Continually strives to achieve the number one position in each account in the placement of paper (promotional and theme) and permanent P.O.S. to ensure Silver Eagle dominance
Other duties as assigned