Route Developer

Star Distributing Co LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Distributing Co LLC in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Route Developer to market and sell AriZona Beverages across assigned accounts. You will drive distribution, promotions, and customer relationships to expand market share.

The role requires 2–5 years of sales experience, a bachelor's degree preferred, strong organization, and a proactive approach to territory coverage. You will regularly merchandise displays, manage orders via iPad, and attend scheduled meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Two to five years of relevant sales and industry experience
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products are available to every account within the territory.
• All accounts must be offered, all promotions made available by AriZona Beverages.
• Ensure all orders are entered into the iPad at location to utilize prior history for accuracy of customer needs.
• Must supply the company with a complete list of all potential customers in his/her territory.
• Actively solicit every potential customer in his/her territory on a weekly basis when working that assigned route day.
• Ensure all retail accounts are merchandised & packed-out to the company standards. Place POS banners, displays, where applicable and cooler resets for the purpose of expanding our distribution.
• Ensure all Master Data (Route List) is updated and maintained weekly for name, address, owner's name, beer license # and expiration date, as well as in proper sequence order for service.
• Can only service customer in his/her assigned geographic territory.
• All AriZona identified racks, glide trays and refrigerators are for the exclusive use of our products. Any non-exclusive situations should be corrected and reported to management for assistance.
• Must attend all company requested meetings.
• All new accounts requiring an account number must be called in from the trade.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Route Developer is responsible for marketing, promoting, and profitably selling AriZona Beverages to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure all products are made available to every account within his/her territory.
• All accounts must be offered, all promotions made available by AriZona Beverages.
• Ensure all orders are entered into the iPad at location to utilize prior history for accuracy of customer needs.
• Must supply the company with a complete list of all potential customers in his/her territory.
• Actively solicit every potential customer in his/her territory on a weekly basis when working that assigned route day.
• Ensure all retail accounts are merchandised & packed-out to the company standards. Place POS banners, displays, where applicable and cooler resets for the purpose of expanding our distribution.
• Ensure all Master Data (Route List) is updated and maintained weekly for name, address, owner's name, beer license # and expiration date, as well as in proper sequence order for service.
• Can only service customer in his/her assigned geographic territory.
• All AriZona identified racks, glide trays and refrigerators are for the exclusive use of our products. Any non-exclusive situations should be corrected and reported to management for assistance.
• Must attend all company requested meetings.
• All new accounts requiring an account number must be called in from the trade.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Two to five years of relevant sales and industry experience
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Portable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.