Sales Representative Indianapolis

Zink Distributing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zink Distributing in Indianapolis is seeking a Sales Representative to lead direct sales and merchandising for local accounts. You will develop existing relationships, open new accounts, and ensure products are positioned effectively while meeting Pay-for-Performance goals.

The role requires regular travel within the area, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to manage inventory in response to sales history and promotions. Indiana Salesman Permit is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years beverage or consumer products sales experience ideal.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Indiana Salesman\'s Permit.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales and merchandising for accounts in the Indianapolis area.
• Develop existing accounts and open new ones to grow distribution.
• Meet Pay-for-Performance goals for assigned accounts.
• Move product close to code and prevent overage reaching consumers.
• Maintain regular call frequency to sell volume and expand shelf presence.
• Present professional sales pitches using histories and pitchbooks.
• Coordinate with credit dept. to resolve past due balances when needed.
• Make daily decisions on inventory levels based on history and promos.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

MS Office

Math skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Sales Representative Indianapolis# Sales Representative IndianapolisHot Job## Description*Job Duties** Directing sales and merchandising responsibility for accounts* Developing existing accounts and opening new accounts* Ensuring Pay-for-Performance goals are met in assigned accounts* Ensuring close-to-code product movement* Ensuring overage product does not reach consuming public* Responsible for regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts primarily to sell volume, increase distribution, merchandise, add displays, add draught taps, monitor price and shelf space management* Build business relationships with and present professional sales presentations using sales histories and pitchbooks* Responsible for maintaining up-to-date mobility system* Sell-in new placements, Merchandise with paper P.O.S., book permanent P.O.S.* Increase shelf space and position for A-B products. Introduce new brands and packages where appropriate* Work with the credit department to resolve credit issues including collection past due balances* Responsible for daily decisions regarding retails inventory levels using past sales history, changes in climate, competitive activity and special promotional activities* Responsible for fulfilling pre-established objectives set by the District Sales Manager and implementation of Company programs at retail level* Responsible for any other tasks deemed necessary by Sales Director## Qualifications*Qualifications** Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally* Employee does not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of him/herself or of others* Ability to be issued and hold an Indiana Salesman's Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8* Must be able to continuously maintain a motor vehicle record that is satisfactory to management* Must be able to continuously maintain a motor vehicle record that meets requirements of company's insurance carriers* Bachelor's degree strongly preferred* Relief Sales Representative experience preferred* 3-5 years beverage or consumer products sales experience* Must be 21 years of age* Strong Customer service skills required* Good math and computer skills. Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)* Worth with minimal supervision, ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and be attentive to details. Highly self-motivated and able to work hours as required.* Ability and willingness to work flexible hours* Ability to hang merchandise and able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler)