Trade Activation Specialist

Odom; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

128 hours paid PTO annually

9 paid holidays annually

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Odom is seeking a Sales/Merchandising specialist in Boise, ID to drive brand growth and distribution. Earn a base salary of $41,000 with a bi-monthly incentive opportunity and strong benefits.

You will build retailer relationships, manage shelf space, and coordinate with reps to expand tap handle distribution and new brand placements. The role requires 21+ with a valid license and physical ability to lift up to 150 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year sales experience or 2 years merchandising in beverage industry preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older and have valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background, drug test, and physical capabilities testing prior to employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs and move/display products.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with retailers, suppliers, and internal teams to grow brand market share.
• Sell volume and manage on-/off-premise distribution, shelf space, pricing and POS for assigned brands.
• Collaborate with marketplace reps to expand tap handle distribution and shelf placements.
• Present sales presentations using samples, data, and brand sheets.
• Introduce new brands/packages to increase shelf space for products.
• Create daily/weekly pre-plans and report successes to supervisor to meet budgets.
• Attend all sales meetings and assist with portfolio growth tasks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

4719 S Market St
Suite 100
Boise, ID 83705, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TRADE012015
• Supervisor : Daniel O'Keefe

Description

Salary: $41,000 + Bi-monthly MVP (potential incentive) of $2,000

• Incredible work/life balance.
• Great work culture
• Up to 128 hours of Paid Time Off annually to start (13 days)
• 9 Paid Holidays Annually
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer match

General Description: accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building positive business relationships with retailer, supplier partner and internal personnel to grow market share of assigned brands.
• Responsible for working On & Off premise to sell volume, new distribution, management of shelf space, pricing, point of sale and merchandising of all assigned brands
• Responsible for working with reps in the marketplace looking to gain new tap handle distribution and shelf placements
• Present sales presentations to assigned accounts using samples, sales data and brand sales sheets.
• Introduction of new brands/packages to increase space for assigned products
• Responsible for developing daily/weekly pre-plans and follow up with daily/weekly successes to your supervisor to attain pre-set budget and market execution goals.
• Attend all sales meeting directed by your supervisor.
• Responsible for any other task that is assigned by your supervisor to assist you with your portfolio growth plan.

Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform Duties:

• Must be 21 years or older and have valid driver’s license.
• Must pass physical capabilities testing, background and drug test prior to employment.
• High School Diploma or GED certificate. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum (1) year sales experience or (2) years merchandising in beverage industry preferred.
• Self-Motivated and high energy level to be able to handle a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to set priorities, highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Possess high customer service skills and ability to work with others in a positive manner to resolve issues in a professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift products up to 150lbs (i.e. keg) and possible repetitive lifting moving back stock, building displays and hanging of point of sale.
• Ability to work in a team environment, have strong communication/interpersonal skills, have a positive team player attitude and be coachable.
• Be willing to work flexible hours if needed to include nights, weekends and sometimes during holidays.

Other Factors/ Physical Requirements:

• Hand Tools Used: Hand truck, pallet jack (both electric and manual)
• Working Conditions/Environmental Factors: Both indoor and outdoor environments
• How often can worker change positions? Frequently
• Vehicles or Moving Equipment Driven as Part of Job: Personal vehicle. Auto Insurance at designated coverage. A clean driving record (less than 4 points on the company points system) and a valid driver’s license.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally high due to outside environmental noises.

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Odom Corporation offers competitive wages, medical and dental benefits, 401k plan, and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Preferred

Auto Insurance

Non-DOT