Sales Support Rep

Lakeshore Beverage•Elmhurst, IL

1d•$40,560 - $40,560•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for assisting the Account Sales Representative in producing maximum sales and distribution of draft and/or package products and providing quality service to all customers on an assigned route. The role involves filling in for the Account Sales Representative when needed and/or to supplement their effort in implementing approved Company programs and policies. This is to achieve sales volume and merchandising goals while effectively presenting the Company’s brands to the retailer and the consumer. The position requires learning and mastering the Structured Sales Processes to effectively mirror the efforts of the Account Sales Representative in monitoring and controlling inventory levels for each account to provide maximum availability of products while maintaining quality control and freshness standards. It also involves developing and maintaining strong, productive relationships with all customers to facilitate sales, maintaining current knowledge of all supplier brands and packages, pricing information, and promotional/marketing activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
High School diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s License
Driving record acceptable to the Company
Proof of automobile insurance
Highly self-motivated
Able to work hours as required (weekends, nights, and holidays)
Knowledge of local, state, and federal liquor laws
2-5 years of related experience

Responsibilities

Assist the Account Sales Representative in producing maximum sales and distribution of draft and/or package products.
Provide quality service to all customers on an assigned route.
Fill in for the Account Sales Representative when needed and/or to supplement their effort in implementation of approved Company programs and policies.
Achieve sales volume and merchandising goals.
Effectively present the Company’s brands to the retailer and the consumer.
Learn and master the Structured Sales Processes.
Monitor and control inventory levels for each account to provide maximum availability of products.
Maintain quality control and freshness standards.
Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with all customers to facilitate sales.
Maintain current knowledge of all supplier brands and packages, pricing information, and promotional/marketing activities.
Build displays.