Relief Sales Representative

Summit Beverage; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & mileage reimb.

Paid time off

Retirement with company match

Excellent insurance benefits

Job summary

Summit Beverage is seeking a Relief Sales Representative to cover routes when teammates are out and to merchandise key accounts across Montana. You will learn every route, work with customers in retail, bars and restaurants, and build the experience to grow into your own route.

Responsibilities include calling on accounts on schedule, presenting products, taking orders, and closing sales to hit distribution goals.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Montana driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Sales experience in beer, wine or beverages preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus, or equivalent experience.
• Merchandising experience in grocery/retail is a plus.
• Ability to lift 35–55 lbs routinely (up to 75 lbs occasionally) and stand/bend/kneel all day.
• Must be 21+ (alcohol beverage sales).

Responsibilities

• Cover sales routes when teammates are out and merchandise accounts.
• Present products, take orders and close sales to meet volume goals.
• Manage inventory, collect payments and keep route records accurate.
• Build displays, run ad features and perform resets to beat competition.
• Maintain professional, timely communication with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organized & dependable

Education

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Job description

Why Summit Beverage?

As a Relief Sales Representative, you'll step in to run sales routes when a teammate is out, and spend the rest of your time merchandising in our key accounts. You'll learn every route in the market, work with a wide range of customers (retail, bars, restaurants), and build the experience that can lead to a route of your own.

What You'll Do

When covering a sales route:

• Run the route efficiently, calling on each account on schedule and spotting new sales opportunities
• Present products, take orders and close sales to keep customers stocked and hit volume and distribution goals
• Manage inventory levels, collect payments and keep route records accurate and up to date
• Build displays, execute ad features and perform resets that beat the competition
• Resolve customer questions and issues quickly and professionally

When there's no route to cover:

• Merchandise in stores: stock, rotate and face product on shelves, in coolers and on displays
• Work back stock and check pricing, rotation and placement
• Pull outdated or damaged product to keep our quality standards high

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday schedule: weekends off
• Company vehicle/mileage reimbursement
• A path to your own route: learn the whole market and grow your sales career
• Variety: different routes, customers and challenges each week
• Competitive Pay & Great Insurance Benefits
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Valid Montana driver's license and a good driving record
• Sales experience, ideally in beer, wine or beverage (a bachelor's degree is a plus, and equivalent experience counts)
• Merchandising experience in grocery or retail is a plus.
• Ability to lift 35–55lbs. routinely (up to 75lbs. occasionally) and stand, bend and kneel throughout the day
• Comfortable traveling between accounts in all Montana weather, with occasional 8–10 hour days
• Strong communication skills and a knack for building relationships with customers
• Organized, dependable and accurate with records and details
• Must be 21+ (alcohol beverage sales)

Summit Beverage is an equal opportunity employer.