Sales Representative

Marsala Beverage Co; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Marsala Beverage is seeking a route sales person to maximize product sales across assigned accounts, handle deliveries and merchandising, and communicate with management on market opportunities.

The role requires flexibility, physical endurance, and willingness to operate across sales and merchandising tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales of Marsala Beverage products in assigned accounts and increase distribution.
• Maintain regular call frequency with retail accounts to meet sales obligations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly reports and expense itineraries.
• Provide feedback on suppliers and competitive market data.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve customer service issues (credit, deliveries).
• Manage retail inventory levels and avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
• Attend sales/team meetings and interact with the manager on sales issues.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Fast Paced, Hands On, Team EnvironmentThis position is for an off premise sales representative in the Lasalle, Catahoula, and Concordia Parish markets and will include travel to Monroe office with varying frequencies. Candidate must have a relatively clean driving record and have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement paid for business use of your personal vehicle.

Marsala Beverage is a family owned business that also considers each employee part of their extended family. The safety, well being, and success of our entire team is our top priority. Internally we strive to create an enjoyable work environment, while externally we seek to deliver our best to the customers we service. Our honesty and integrity are on display in all of our business practices and day to day operations. Just like the products we sell, we pursue quality and excellence in all that we do.

Route sales person is flexible in all areas of sales, delivery, and merchandising. This job is physically demanding and includes working in hot weather, cold weather, and occasional wet conditions.

Maximize sales of Marsala Beverage products in assigned accounts by increasing distribution, shelf space, displays, securing price points, draught taps, merchandising, etc.

Operate in a back up capacity for delivery routes and merchandisers.

Maintain regular call frequency on all assigned retail accounts to meet sales obligations and customer needs

Ensure published freshness standards in all assigned retail accounts that are in line with monthly budget

Sustain proper inventory levels at retail accounts to ensure there are no out-of-stock/over-stock situations

Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports such as itineraries, expenses, etc.

Provide periodic feedback regarding all suppliers and competitive market data

Work with all departments to resolve customer service issues (e.g. credit/collection, deliveries, etc.)

Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history and reports

Attend sales/team meetings as directed by management along with daily interaction with manager to discuss sales issues, competitive activities, and opportunities to maximize sales efforts

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED certificate required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license (Class D Chauffer's preferred) and safe driving record

One (1) Year Of Selling Or Merchandising Experience (preferred)

Highly self-motivated and results oriented with the ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and be attentive to details

Strong selling and negotiation skills

Proficient in Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment and strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to understand and read invoices, load sheets, job orders, installation instructions and calculate simple math functions

Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs. as well as hang merchandise and be able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 lbs. on a two-wheel dolly)