SALES ASSOCIATE (Large Format) (5885)

KEG 1 Missouri; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and_Dis_

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

On-Site Fitness Facility

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a full-time Sales Associate in the St Louis area to drive beverage brand sales and manage retail accounts with a strong focus on promotions and shelf presence.

You will maximize promotions, maintain pricing accuracy, rotate stock, and coordinate with retailers to execute displays and planograms. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in sales or customer service and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Education – high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience – one (1) to three (3) years sales/customer service experience.
• Licensing – valid DriverLicense

Responsibilities

• Aggressively maximize all sales opportunities of brands, packages and promotional allowances.
• Keep KEG 1 Missouri Quality Program standards; rotate and remove out-of-date product.
• Coordinate movement of close-dated product to sell through before expiry.
• Maintain pricing data, sell sheets, monthly plan and alpha lists with accurate data.
• Develop daily/weekly pre-plans to meet KEG 1 standards in the market.
• Build relationships with decision makers in assigned accounts; identify opportunities.
• Ensure distribution targets are met and participate in monthly distribution initiatives.
• Monitor beer department for opportunities to increase sales and shelf presence.
• Service accounts promptly, complete tasks to Company standard.
• Manage timekeeping accurately and maintain clear communications with management.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Account management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: St Louis - Earth City, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $44000.00 - $45500.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aggressively strive to maximize all sales opportunities of brands, packages and available promotional allowances. Expected to achieve sales results (Sales Objectives, Volume Plan, Distribution Goals, and Monthly Business Objectives) that meet or exceed Company averages for all domestic, specialty and import suppliers.
• Ensure product freshness at retail through KEG 1 Missouri Quality Program processes. All accounts must be thoroughly rotated a minimum of once per month. Close-dated product that will not move through the account must be removed from retail prior to going out of date. Out-of-date product must be removed from retail per Company protocols.
• Identify close-dated product. Take action to coordinate movement of close-dated product to an account where it will sell through before the date expires.
• Participate in and utilize KEG 1 Missouri Sales Training principles to maximize selling opportunities and act as a “partner/ consultant.” to retailer. Maintain a planner with current pricing and promotional information. Additionally, sell sheets, monthly sales plan, alpha lists and other requisite information should be maintained with accurate data. Be an active participant in all segments of monthly sales, distribution and display initiatives, with the goal of achieving established objectives and growing business. Continuously search for new sales and distribution opportunities.
• Establish and implement effective daily and weekly pre-plans that will ensure KEG 1 standards are met in the market.
• Develop working relationship with decision maker in all assigned accounts by instituting a defined sales call schedule. Use the Retail Account Management Process to identify account-specific opportunities, including but not limited to displays, permanent point of sale, merchandising, product placement and promotion.
• Maintain distribution at required levels, set by supervisor, for all suppliers and assigned core sku’s. Participate in all monthly distribution initiatives.
• Constantly monitor beer department in all assigned accounts, looking for opportunities to increase sales and distribution through point of sale, shelf space management and positioning (including single tubs, coolers, hot shelves and storage facilities).
• Service all assigned accounts in a timely, thorough and professional manner. Do not leave the account until all required tasks are completed to Company standard.
• Keep all point-of-sale current in conjunction with each Supplier Marketing Plan in assigned accounts. Assigned accounts should be prioritized from highest volume down to Tel Sell accounts.
• Rotate product and hang permanent point of sale.
• Execute promotions at night and on weekends in on premise accounts, if account responsibility includes on premise locations.
• Set daily objective by account, relative to display opportunities, distribution, point of sale, etc. Strive to grow business by adding value to the products sold; be a “partner/consultant” not an “order taker.”
• Follow established order transmission schedule to ensure efficient warehouse, delivery, sales and retail functions. All tracking forms and paperwork must be accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assume responsibilities, i.e. run route, in the absence of the regularly assigned Sales Representative.
• Take proper care to maintain a clean, organized Company vehicle inside and out. This includes following all maintenance and service instructions and promptly reporting any problems/damage to the vehicle.
• Responsible for ensuring all time worked is properly and accurately recorded utilizing the appropriate, designated modes of timekeeping.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the Company.

Benefits Include

• Bi-Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• On-Site Fitness Facility

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education – high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience – one (1) to three (3) years sales/customer service experience
• Licensing – valid Driver License