Sales Trainee

Red Bull•Albany, NY

10d

About The Position

The Sales Trainee is a training role designed to prepare the employee for an Account Sales Manager role. The position supports sales initiatives and provides route coverage for Account Sales Managers during vacation, sickness, injury, or special projects. The Sales Trainee works with management to maintain customer relationships across sales, merchandising, and operations for large- and small-format off-premise stores, while servicing customers safely, productively, professionally, and in accordance with Red Bull executional standards. After successful participation in and completion of the training program and certification, the Sales Trainee is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager roles. If no Account Sales Manager or other qualified position is available and the employee meets performance standards, the employee may remain in the Sales Trainee role for up to 12 months or until a qualified role becomes available, whichever comes first. A certified Sales Trainee must interview for an available Account Sales Manager or other qualified role. If promotion does not occur before the 12-month completion period expires, the assignment ends unless an exception applies. A manager may extend the period by an additional six months based on continued high performance, completion of certification, and no open roles. This is an at-will position. The role involves learning the Red Bull brand, products, and distribution business; supporting in-store execution and sales performance; preparing for daily priorities; covering Account Sales Manager routes; and assisting the team with audits, blitzes, displays, and merchandising. Travel is listed as 0–10. The position is permanent and benefits-eligible.

Requirements

Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Obtain a DOT Medical card.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service and sales.
Additional languages beyond English.

Responsibilities

Learn the basics of Red Bull, Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand, and its products.
Build and protect the Red Bull brand through proper product rotation and freshness.
Set proper brand flow according to Red Bull standards.
Establish and maintain friendly, professional customer relationships to increase sales.
Obtain the tools needed to execute the daily plan, including insights, displays, point-of-sale materials, and pricing information.
Communicate daily priorities effectively with Account Sales Managers and District Sales Managers.
Train with Account Sales Managers.
Provide route coverage for Account Sales Managers as needed, including during vacation, sickness, injury, or special projects.
Support in-store execution strategies measured by Winning vs Competition and Perfect Store Audit.
Meet daily key performance indicators focused on sales, distribution, pricing, displays, new accounts, and merchandising.
Support audits, blitzes, display building, and merchandising to drive sales.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Service customers safely, productively, and professionally in compliance with Red Bull executional standards.