Sales Team Advisor

GPC•Winona, MN

22h•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Become a part of a leading beverage distributor by joining GPC, formerly known as Gillette Pepsi! We’re a family-owned, independent distributor of Pepsi and many other tasty and refreshing beverages that are easy to get excited about. Work with the top beverage brands like Pepsi, Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, Bubbl’r, and more. With our employee’s success, we’re able to achieve our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period. We have an opportunity for you to join the team as Sales Team Advisor ! In this role, you’ll guide and develop a team of sales representatives, driving success and exceeding targets for our iconic Pepsi brands in the Winona territory. This is your chance to work with the beverage brands you know and love while being part of a local leader in the beverage industry. If you're passionate about leadership and sales, we’d love to hear from you! “A day in the life of a Sales Team Advisor looks like:” · Drive Distribution and Displays: Secure placement for new GPC beverages and implement display activities to support sales goals. · Order Management: Manage orders for GPC beverages across all assigned accounts. · Customer Agreements: Sell and ensure compliance with Customer Development Agreements (CDAs) at designated accounts. · Store Resets: Reset Small and Large Format accounts to align with GPC standards. · Engage Customers: Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations to customers. · Retail Insights: Conduct weekly retail audits and track ad performance to inform strategies. · Foster Relationships: Build and nurture strong customer relationships while driving sales growth. · Lead the Team: Inspire, coach, and guide the sales team to meet and exceed performance targets. · Optimize Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and team effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or another Business-related field preferred
Minimum 3 years related experience
Demonstrate intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Able to lift up to 20 lbs. periodically

Nice To Haves

Preferred proven sales and service ability within the soft drink industry

Responsibilities

Drive Distribution and Displays: Secure placement for new GPC beverages and implement display activities to support sales goals.
Order Management: Manage orders for GPC beverages across all assigned accounts.
Customer Agreements: Sell and ensure compliance with Customer Development Agreements (CDAs) at designated accounts.
Store Resets: Reset Small and Large Format accounts to align with GPC standards.
Engage Customers: Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations to customers.
Retail Insights: Conduct weekly retail audits and track ad performance to inform strategies.
Foster Relationships: Build and nurture strong customer relationships while driving sales growth.
Lead the Team: Inspire, coach, and guide the sales team to meet and exceed performance targets.
Optimize Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and team effectiveness.

Benefits

$60,000-$65,000 per year
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Account
401(k) Plans and Automatic Retirement Contributions
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Short- Term Disability
Supplemental Life insurance, Long- Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident insurance
100% Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Program
3 Weeks of Paid Vacation and 6 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Employee Recognition Program