Sales Support

Heidelberg Distributing Company • Rossford, OH

18h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Distributing Company, a family-owned business with a rich history since 1938, is seeking a Sales Support Associate. Heidelberg is a leading distributor of wine, premium beer, and spirits, serving over 26,000 retail and industry establishments across Ohio and Kentucky. With a commitment to its 1,600+ Associates, the beverage industry, and its communities, Heidelberg continues to adapt and lead in the market. This role involves calling on assigned retail accounts to ensure product freshness and proper rotation, building customer relationships, achieving account objectives, and merchandising with current point-of-sale materials, all while meeting the standards set by the Area Sales Leader.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• Have a valid Driver’s License and must be 21 years of age
• Required to drive to multiple locations and maintain sufficient insurance.
• Must abide by all traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations
• Must learn specific computer programs, Microsoft Office preferred
• Very outgoing along with strong self-direction
• Work with minimal supervision, ability to set priorities and multitask

Nice To Haves

• Beverage and consumer product sales experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Call on assigned retail accounts while checking product freshness and proper rotation.
• Build lasting relationships with our customers.
• Accomplish preset account objectives.
• Merchandise accounts with quality and current point-of-sale.
• Meet standards set forth by Area Sales Leader.
• Execute programs to drive key supplier sales objectives.
• Assist Sales Professionals with display builds, ensuring displays are positioned in an impactful location.
• Ensure displays are priced correctly and utilize the most current point-of-sale.
• Be knowledgeable of current sales goals in order to assist Sales Professionals with opportunity identification.
• Assist Sales and Operations team members with product delivery.
• Maintain retail call frequency as required.
• Pre-work daily to prepare for next day calls.
• Be prepared daily with correct merchandise to keep accounts up to date.
• Audit accounts during sales calls to ensure neon’s and other permanent point-of-sale is up to HDC standards.
• Monitor quality control standards (product freshness, finished product loss).
• Develop Sales Support Route; including performance, customer relations and route efficiency.
• Assist in sales route coverage during period of vacation.
• Respond, investigate and resolve retailer questions and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all legal guidelines, company and supplier standards and policies.
• Participate in a team environment of fearless feedback and total transparency.

Benefits

• Heidelberg Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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