Sales Trainee Red Bull Distribution Company

Red Bull GmbH; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull GmbH in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Sales Trainee to support sales initiatives, cover routes during vacations, and help maintain relationships across distribution accounts. You will work with management to ensure we meet distribution and brand standards.

You will train with senior Account Sales Managers, cover routes when needed, and monitor activity like promotions and pricing. This role emphasizes strong communication and customer relations while upholding Red Bull execution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong relationship-building and people skills.
• Current driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage RedBull products in assigned distribution accounts.
• Determine current and ongoing product needs at accounts.
• Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with your customers to increase sales and selling space.
• Build and protect the RedBull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product and set proper brand flow following RedBull standards.
• Ensure that all RedBull equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Train with senior Account Sales Managers on their routes.
• Cover Account Sales Managers’ routes when needed.
• Evaluate all competitors’ activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with District Sales Manager.
• Meet monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on the areas: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts and other merchandising components.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operations

Commercial vehicle operations

Job description

The Sales Trainee (ST) function is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for their colleagues during vacation, sick, injury or any special projects as needed. Sales Trainee will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small format “off premise” stores. The primary role of the ST is to effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner to RedBull executional standards.

MANAGEMENT

Manage RedBull products in assigned distribution accounts.

Determine current and on going product needs at accounts.

Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with your customers to increase sales and selling space.

Build and protect the RedBull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product and set proper brand flow following RedBull standards.

Ensure that all RedBull equipment is clean and in good working order.

EXECUTION

Train with senior Account Sales Managers on their routes.

Cover Account Sales Managers’ routes when needed.

Evaluate all competitors’ activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with District Sales Manager.

Meet monthly key performance indicators (KPI‘s) focused on the following areas: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts and other merchandising components.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Employee frequently is required to walk and sit.

Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Forklift and commercial vehicle operations.

Preferred prior sales experience; having worked in consumer packaged goods or retail organization is considered an asset.

Knowledge of the beverage market preferred.

Additional language skills an advantage.

High school diploma or equivalent (university or college experience is an asset).

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Outstanding relationship building and people skills.

Good mathematical skills.

Organizational skills.

Current driver’s license with clean driving record.

Forklift and commercial vehicle operations.

Ability to work flexible shifts.

Fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage.

THE TEAM

RedBull Account Manager: Build meaningful relations

As an Account Sales Manager for RedBull you're doing more than just turning heads. Equipped with an innovative sales approach you will make an impact!

RedBull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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How can I get a job at RedBull?

RedBull stands for individuality, authenticity and creativity. This is also what we expect from our employees. If you'd like to become part of RedBull, bring your true and unique self to the application process.

How does the application process work?

Finding the right person for a role requires a thorough selection process. We may require a personality assessment, a video and/or in-person interview, an assignment or even a job simulation. The hiring team will share details of the process in advance.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process?

Throughout your recruitment journey, you’ll come across moments where using AI could be an option. We encourage you to approach this with the same freedom & responsibility we offer our employees. Our recruitment process is all about getting to know you as an individual - what makes you unique, your strengths, your passions.You might use AI to polish your resume or prepare for interviews but remember nothing beats real human connection. When it comes to RedBull Wingfinder or a video assessment, we want to see and hear your personality and feel the energy you bring. Likewise, think of a Case Study as more than just a task. It’s your chance to show us what you can really do, experience the role, and assess if it’s the right fit for you.By relying on AI, you risk missing the chance to truly stand out!

How long does it take to hear back from RedBull?

Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Afterwards you can expect to hear from us within two weeks.

What can I expect in a job interview?

During the interview process you will have the chance to gauge your talents and show your drive and motivation. The hiring team will ask you about your experiences, skills and strengths that are most relevant to the job in order to get a good picture of your profile and your unique selling points.