Route Sales & Merchandising Associate

Breakthru Beverage Group; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Sales Development Associate to help meet service expectations while selling products, merchandising, and managing routes to drive volume and profit in accounts. You will cover routes lacking current coverage until a permanent sales representative is assigned.

The role emphasizes routing efficiency, account analysis, inventory checks, and ensuring strong in-store visibility through POS materials, with customer service at its core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office and presentation software.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and reporting skills; sound judgement and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume team environment.

Responsibilities

• Calls on accounts and covers daily routes lacking coverage by creating an efficient routing pattern.
• Plan to achieve sales and merchandising objectives; review pricing and product programming monthly; maintain historical account data.
• Maintain product levels by inventorying and restocking shelves where legal.
• Maximize brand visibility using current POS materials.
• Deliver products to customers in extenuating circumstances and refer issues to management.
• May be required to obtain payment depending on the market.
• Extended route coverage in some circumstances.
• Meet distribution, volume, and activity goals for supplier brands as directed.
• Ensure national account compliance by completing surveys.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent training

No experience required

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Sales Development Associate to help meet service expectations while selling products, merchandising, and managing routes to drive volume and profit in accounts. You will cover routes lacking current coverage until a permanent sales representative is assigned.

The role emphasizes routing efficiency, account analysis, inventory checks, and ensuring strong in-store visibility through POS materials, with customer service at its core.