Sales Representative, Control States

Martignetti Companies; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Martignetti Companies is seeking a results-driven sales professional to advance and secure beverage sales within the Toledo market. You will promote products, service accounts, and help meet revenue targets across an assigned territory.

You will visit customers, assess needs, prepare quotes, and collaborate with teammates to expand shelf presence and drive promotional activities, including after-hours events.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience, preferably in the beverage industry
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by state law
• Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and ABC License

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the organization's products within an assigned geographic area to meet sales targets.
• Pursue sales leads, visit customers, assess needs, and prepare price quotes and delivery dates.
• Develop product knowledge by working with a more experienced sales representative.
• May troubleshoot customer inquiries and merchan­dise to support account growth.
• Work nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account-related tasks.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent

Negotiation

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsible for advancing and securing sales in the market, performs functions to secure new accounts and service the needs of the existing accounts with an assigned territory.

This position will work within their assigned market/territory to achieve sales goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Follow established procedures and guidelines to promote and sell the organization's products within an assigned geographic area, product range, or list of customer accounts to meet sales targets.
• Pursue sales leads, personally visit existing and new customers, assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services, prepare price quotes, delivery dates and service obligations to meet established revenue targets.
• Develop sales skills and knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working closely with a more experienced sales representative.
• May troubleshoot and handle customer related inquiries.
• May be responsible for merchandising activities as a point of servicing accounts to make room for more product placement including stocking shelves, cleaning shelves, stocking cold boxes and building displays.
• Job duties include working nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use Tablet/iPad
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong negotiating skills

Education/Training/Experience

• College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience, preferably in the beverage industry
• Candidate must possess valid driver’s license and registration
• Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state

Physical Demands and Environment

• Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the work day
• Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
• Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors
• Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods or the set up of displays

Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels they belong. We act on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Martignetti Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.