Account Sales Trainee

Viva-Distributing-LL; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 4% match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Viva-Distributing-LL is hiring an Account Sales Trainee to support sales initiatives and cover ASM routes when needed. You will work to preserve customer relationships across sales, merchandising and operations for on‑premise stores, while ensuring safety, productivity and brand standards.

The role trains toward the Account Sales Manager position, requiring strong communication, organization, and a proactive work ethic to deliver reliable route coverage and fulfill duties across logistics and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and act with urgency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Train with Account Sales Managers (ASMs) and cover routes as needed.
• Operate company-owned vehicles in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain invoices, bills, and required paperwork.
• Deliver documentation to staff after delivery.
• Monitor competitor activities and price changes.
• Achieve monthly KPI targets for sales, distribution, pricing, and merchandising.
• Maintain clear, ongoing communication across the team.
• Protect and build the company brand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Integrity & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of this job:This is a training role that is made to prepare the Account Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The role primarily is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during vacation, sickness, injury or any special projects as needed. The AST will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small format “off premise” stores. The AST must effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner in compliance with company standards.Duties/Responsibilities:Train with the Account Sales Managers (ASMs) and cover their routes as needed.Operate company-owned vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.Maintain signed invoices, bills, and other required paperwork.Deliver documentation to appropriate staff when delivery is complete.Monitor competitor activities, including new product launches and price reductions.Achieve monthly KPI‘s for: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.Maintain a high level of communication across the team.Ensure all company equipment is clean and in good working order.Build and protect the company brand.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong problem solving and mathematical skills.Ability to prioritize tasks.Strong sense of urgency and commitment.Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Clear background and drug testing.Able to obtain or have a medical DOT certificationPrior sales experience preferred.Knowledge of the beverage market preferred.Physical Requirements:Repeatedly lifting 10-25 pounds including overhead multiple times daily.Moving carts/dolly that weigh up to 75 pounds repeatedly on a daily basis.Pushing hand truck with up to 150 lbs. of weight on it multiple times daily.Prolonged periods of sitting while driving.Ability to stand and walk frequently.Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.Work in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.Compensation/Benefits:401k with 4% company match.Medical, dental, and vision coverage.Company paid life insurance.Paid time off after introductory period.Paid company holidays.#vivadist