Sales Rep - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing Company; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking Red Bull Sales Representatives to advance and secure Red Bull sales in the territory, develop accounts, plan territory, and merchandise products across all channels.

You will work with the district manager to meet volume, distribution and promo goals, maintain relationships with store decision makers, and ensure compliance with liquor laws and company standards. Full-time, local travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years previous sales experience.
• Minimum one (1) year previous beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute against sales and distribution goals per objectives.
• Maximize distribution, displays and promotions across accounts.
• Ensure store standards are followed and implemented in all accounts.
• Maintain inventory expenses per policy.
• Assist and attend sales meetings and events.
• Maintain knowledge of decision makers and develop account relationships.
• Adhere to liquor laws and report/reporting requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Beverage knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Drive

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Red Bull Sales Representatives are responsible for advancing and securing Red Bull sales in the market, performs functions to secure new business accounts and facilitates the needs of the existing sales accounts. This is accomplished through territory planning, selling, merchandising and communicating the achievement of company and supplier objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute against all sales and distribution goals by adhering to the monthly quarterly and annual business objectives and company initiatives
• Maximize distribution, displays and promotions for all new and existing products in all channels of the business
• Ensure Red Bull Store Standards are followed and implemented in all accounts and channels
• Manage inventory expenses to company policy
• Track and monitor all monthly Red Bull brand goals and objectives
• Work with district manager to execute and track all company and supplier goals to include volume, profit, distribution and promotional activity
• Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts
• Have a thorough knowledge of all decision makers in each account
• Assist and attend all sales meetings, promotional events and company events/functions
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge: Red Bull, beer, non-alcohol, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Participate in store resets, representing the company in a professional manner
• Provide exceptional customer service and follow through, while developing rapport with assigned accounts
• Maintain positive, cooperative and team oriented relationships with those you interact with while working
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVP's) expense report, mileage log, etc.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies
• Conduct promotions in assigned accounts monthly as required
• Minimum visibility in assigned accounts need to be equal or greater to competition
• Complete all other tasks of projects as assigned
• General knowledge of industry products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Drive

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum two (2) year previous sales experience
• Minimum one (1) year previous beverage industry experience

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certificates, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].

Classification:Outside Sales Exempt
Reports to: District Manager

Columbia Distributing offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 virtual care, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Additional offerings inclu

AAP/EEO Statement

Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at [phone] or email [e-mail] if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.