Sales Representative

Watkins Distributing; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance after 60 days

401k matching 7%

Discounted beverage products

Job summary

Watkins Distributing, a family‑owned beverage distributor serving Idaho and Montana, is seeking a Sales Representative to manage and grow sales within a defined territory. The role involves pitching the full product portfolio, monitoring accounts, and establishing new relationships to drive revenue.

Salary depends on experience and company needs; successful candidates will stay informed about products and market trends, resolve issues quickly, and support category management with resets and

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage sales preferred.
• In-depth product and industry knowledge with a dedication to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated leadership and professionalism.
• Quick-thinking and adaptable – able to resolve challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pitch the entire company’s portfolio of products in an assigned territory.
• Monitors existing accounts inventory and orders, communicating regularly with primary contacts for the account.
• Works to establish new accounts in the territory.
• Works toward increasing sales growth in the territory at an established rate determined by Director of Sales.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales & service.
• Stay up to date on new products and the changing needs of the market.
• Provide support to the category management team in regards to executing resets, drawing of schematics, and selling new schematics to key customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Beverage sales experience

Product knowledge

Self-motivated

Leadership

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

The Sales Representative will oversee the company’s beverage sales activities within a defined territory.

Salary depends on experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pitch the entire company’s portfolio of products in an assigned territory.


• Monitors existing accounts inventory and orders, communicating regularly with primary contacts for the account.


• Works to establish new accounts in the territory.


• Works toward increasing sales growth in the territory at an established rate determined by Director of Sales.


• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales & service.


• Stay up to date on new products and the changing needs of the market.


• Provide support to the category management team in regards to executing resets, drawing of schematics, and selling new schematics to key customers.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Proven beverage sales experience preferred.


• In-depth product and industry knowledge, with a dedication to continuous improvement.


• Self-motivated, with demonstrated leadership and professionalism.


• Quick-thinking and adaptable - able to resolve challenges effectively.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record with no major violations.


• Must be able to lift, move, and merchandise cases ranging from 20- 30 lbs. regularly. Tasks include bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.


• Work independently across multiple retail locations, traveling between accounts throughout the day.

Benefits:

• Paid time off


• Health insurance after 60 days


• 401k matching up to 7%


• Discounted beverage products