Sales Trainee — Path to Account Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Distribution Company seeks a Sales Trainee to support sales initiatives and maintain relationships across sales, merchandising and operations for large and small format stores. The program prepares you to interview for Account Sales Manager roles, with a potential extension in the credentialed training period if needed.

The role emphasizes business acumen, brand protection, and daily preparation with tools, while covering ASM routes and in-store execution to achieve KPIs.

Qualifications

• Valid US Driver's License required and DOT Medical card required.
• Age 21 or older.
• Customer service and sales experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory/display.
• English language skills; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for ASM during vacations, sickness, or special projects.
• Maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all stores.
• Assist in in-store execution and routing to meet KPI targets.
• Under supervision, learn Red Bull brand standards and drive timely, accurate store visits.
• Prepare daily tools and materials to execute plans and communicate priorities to ASMs.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT Medical card

Age 21+

Customer service experience

Sales experience

Ability to lift 25 lbs

English proficiency

Job description

Red Bull Distribution Company seeks a Sales Trainee to support sales initiatives and maintain relationships across sales, merchandising and operations for large and small format stores. The program prepares you to interview for Account Sales Manager roles, with a potential extension in the credentialed training period if needed.

The role emphasizes business acumen, brand protection, and daily preparation with tools, while covering ASM routes and in-store execution to achieve KPIs.