Sales Representative - Lower Fairfield (Connecticut)

MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Martignetti Companies seeks a Sales Representative to lead all sales activities and drive revenue within assigned accounts in the beverage sector. You will build strong customer relationships and coordinate marketing and merchandising efforts to meet objectives.

This role demands excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with up to 70% travel, occasional heavy lifting, and a commitment to ongoing development through training programs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience, beverage industry preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license, registration, and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales revenue and growth targets for assigned territory.
• Present, promote and sell products/services to assigned account base.
• Develop sales execution strategy to identify and achieve objectives.
• Study customer, industry and product data to generate business solutions.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis to meet customer needs.
• Resolve customer concerns/issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate all sales initiatives with customers to drive growth.
• Manage account receivables for territory.
• Travel up to 70% and attend Sales meetings.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Tablet/iPad usage

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Responsible for all sales activities and goal attainment in assigned accounts, developing business relationships with assigned customers, manage and execute all marketing and merchandising activities. A Sales Representative is a business manager and coordinator for company activities for their respective accounts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Achieve sales revenue and growth targets for assigned territory
• Present, promote and sell products/services to assigned account base
• Develop sales execution strategy to identify and achieve sales objectives
• Study customer, industry and product data & trends to generate business solutions
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis to meet customer needs
• Resolve customer concerns/issues in a professional & timely manner
• Continue to develop professional and technical skills through training programs
• Recommend alternative solutions to create opportunity for distribution, volume and profit
• Coordinate all sales related initiatives with the customer to drive growth and opportunity
• Manage account receivables for territory
• Frequently lift up to 40 pounds; travel 70%
• Attend Sales meetings

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 a Tablet/iPad
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong negotiating skills

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the beverage industry
• Candidate must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, registration, and reliable vehicle

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the workday
• 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

At Martignetti Companies, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply and join a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Martignetti Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to 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.