Beverage Sales Representative

Watkins Distributing, LLC.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance after 60 days

401k matching up to 7%

Discounts on beverage products

Job summary

Watkins Distributing, LLC. is seeking a Sales Representative to oversee the company’s beverage sales activities within a defined territory. Salary depends on experience and will be discussed during the interview.

The role involves pitching the full portfolio, maintaining existing accounts, developing new accounts, and supporting category management initiatives across Idaho and Montana markets. Travel between accounts is required to cover the territory.

Qualifications

• Proven beverage sales experience preferred.
• In-depth product and industry knowledge, with a dedication to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated leadership and professionalism.
• Quick-thinking and adaptable - able to resolve challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pitch the company’s portfolio of products in an assigned territory.
• Monitors accounts inventory and orders, communicating with primary contacts.
• Work to establish new accounts in the territory.
• Increase sales growth in the territory at the rate set by management.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Stay up to date on new products and market needs.
• Support category management in executing resets and selling new schematics to key customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Beverage sales

Territory management

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

The Sales Representative will oversee the company’s beverage sales activities within a defined territory.
Salary depends on experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pitch the entire company’s portfolio of products in an assigned territory.

• Monitors existing accounts inventory and orders, communicating regularly with primary contacts for the account.

• Works to establish new accounts in the territory.

• Works toward increasing sales growth in the territory at an established rate determined by Director of Sales.

• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales & service.

• Stay up to date on new products and the changing needs of the market.

• Provide support to the category management team in regards to executing resets, drawing of schematics, and selling new schematics to key customers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Proven beverage sales experience preferred.

• In-depth product and industry knowledge, with a dedication to continuous improvement.

• Self-motivated, with demonstrated leadership and professionalism.

• Quick-thinking and adaptable - able to resolve challenges effectively.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record with no major violations.

• Must be able to lift, move, and merchandise cases ranging from 20- 30 lbs. regularly. Tasks include bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

• Work independently across multiple retail locations, traveling between accounts throughout the day.

Benefits:

• Paid time off

• Health insurance after 60 days

• 401k matching up to 7%

• Discounts on beverage products