Sales Support Specialist

ELITE BRANDS OF COLORADO INC•Denver, CO

3d•$43,000 - $48,000

About The Position

About You: We are looking for a high-energy, proven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented sales professional to present our portfolio of fine wine, small batch spirits and craft beer to established off and on-premise accounts. The candidate we seek: Has experience in beverage sales, preferably one year. Is a team player and is also highly organized and able to work independently. Has the desire to enthusiastically generate sales activity and close sales. Excellent customer service skills, values and establishes relationships with customers and suppliers. Actively pursues new business in on premise and off premise accounts. Valid DL and reliable automobile, cell phone, basic computer skills, access to daily emails. The purpose of the Sales Support Specialist is an important link to the success of the entire Sales Department and growth of Elite Brands. The position is responsible for supporting the assigned sales team members to ensure the needs of our customers are met and route coverage as needed for assigned team members. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is expected. Experience in the wine and beer industry is an advantage, we would be willing to train someone with proven beverage buying experience. Familiarity with local marketplace, companies and community in the region is preferred. The Sales Support Specialist requires sales presentations, phone follow-up, networking with referral sources, presentation of a positive image for our company, and extensive public contact. About the Pay: Base salary $43,000.00 to $48,000.00 per year to start; monthly bonus opportunities, $400 monthly car and phone allowance. About the Perks: Profit Sharing Big Employee Discounts Happy Hour Every Friday Employee Lounge Fun and Inclusive Culture Retirement Savings Matching And of course, we do medical, dental, vision, life, PTO, anniversary trips, and all that good stuff! About Us: Elite Brands of Colorado, recognized as Craft Beer Wholesaler of the Year and a Top 100 Family-Owned Business in Colorado, is looking for a Sales Representative in the Denver area. We employ more than 30 regional sales representatives throughout the state of Colorado and service on and off premise retail accounts. We believe in fast feedback, continuous professional development, and using modern technology to empower you wherever you are. Elite Brands represents some of the finest wine, beer, and spirit suppliers in the world. Please review our website www.elite-brands.com for a complete list of our suppliers and to learn more about who we are. Come join our team!

Requirements

Has experience in beverage sales, preferably one year
Is a team player and is also highly organized and able to work independently
Has the desire to enthusiastically generate sales activity and close sales
Excellent customer service skills, values and establishes relationships with customers and suppliers
Actively pursues new business in on premise and off premise accounts
Valid DL and reliable automobile, cell phone, basic computer skills, access to daily emails

Nice To Haves

Experience in the wine and beer industry is an advantage, we would be willing to train someone with proven beverage buying experience
Familiarity with local marketplace, companies and community in the region is preferred

Responsibilities

In territory market support for account managers
Stop into accounts to drop off samples, build displays, offer tastings
Help with product placement/merchandising
Ensure freshest product possible in the market verifying production dates
Promote company portfolio
Answer customer's questions regarding all aspects of products
Contact new and existing customers to promote and highlight specific products and services to meet the customer's demographic