Sales Support Specialist

Elite Brands of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Friday Happy Hour

Inclusive Culture

Retirement Matching

Benefits Package

Job summary

Elite Brands of Colorado in Denver seeks a results-oriented Sales Representative to promote our fine wine, craft beer and spirits portfolio to established accounts in Summit County and the Denver area. You will support the sales team, present products, and build strong customer relationships.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to work evenings and weekends. Base salary is $45,000 per year with monthly bonus opportunities and car/phone allowances.

Qualifications

• 1+ year beverage sales experience (or related).
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; ability to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned sales team across the territory; visit accounts to drop off samples and build displays.
• Offer tastings, assist with product placement and merchandising, and ensure fresh stock in-market dates.
• Present portfolio to customers and suppliers; generate new business in on-premise and off-premise accounts.

Skills

Beverage sales experience

Team player

Organized work habits

Customer relationship skills

Sales prospecting

Job description

About You:

We are looking for a high-energy, proven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented sales professional to present our portfolio of fine wine, small batch spirits and craft beer to established off and on-premise accounts. Candidates must currently live in Summit County.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The candidate we seek:

• Has experience in beverage sales, preferably one year.
• Is a team player and is also highly organized and able to work independently.
• Has the desire to enthusiastically generate sales activity and close sales.
• Excellent customer service skills, values and establishes relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Actively pursues new business in on premise and off premise accounts.
• Valid DL and reliable automobile, cell phone, basic computer skills, access to daily emails.

The purpose of the Sales Support Specialist is an important link to the success of the entire Sales Department and growth of Elite Brands. The position is responsible for supporting the assigned sales team members to ensure the needs of our customers are met and route coverage as needed for assigned team members. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is expected. Experience in the wine and beer industry is an advantage, we would be willing to train someone with proven beverage buying experience. Familiarity with local marketplace, companies and community in the region is preferred. The Sales Support Specialist requires sales presentations, phone follow-up, networking with referral sources, presentation of a positive image for our company, and extensive public contact.

Snapshot of duties:

In territory market support for account managers; stop into accounts to drop off samples, build displays, offer tastings; help with product placement/merchandising, ensure freshest product possible in the market verifying production dates, promote company portfolio, answer customer's questions regarding all aspects of products, contact new and existing customers to promote and highlight specific products and services to meet the customer's demographic.

About the Pay:

Base salary $45,000.00 per year to start + monthly bonus opportunities + monthly car and phone allowance.

About the Perks:

• Profit Sharing
• Big Employee Discounts
• Happy Hour Every Friday
• Fun and Inclusive Culture
• Retirement Savings Matching
• And of course, we do medical, dental, vision, life, PTO, anniversary trips, and all that good stuff!

About Us:

Elite Brands of Colorado, recognized as Craft Beer Wholesaler of the Year and a Top 100 Family-Owned Business in Colorado, is looking for a Sales Representative in the Denver area. We employ more than 30 regional sales representatives throughout the state of Colorado and service on and off premise retail accounts. We believe in fast feedback, continuous professional development, and using modern technology to empower you wherever you are. Elite Brands represents some of the finest wine, beer, and spirit suppliers in the world. Please review our website www.elite-brands.com for a complete list of our suppliers and to learn more about who we are. Come join our team!