About the role

  • Sales Representative cultivating account relationships and maximizing supplier brand sales in Berkeley and Oakland, California. Delivering customer service and developing partnerships in a family-based culture.

Responsibilities

  • Calls on accounts and covers daily routes by creating an established and efficient routing pattern
  • Analyzes entire account base by visiting each account and identifying opportunities
  • Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs
  • Maintains product levels in accounts by taking inventory and restocking shelves (where legally permissible)
  • Educates account staff on priority brands by administering educational staff training seminars
  • Manages customer account receivables by timely processing of credits and returns and communicating with accounts on aged receivables
  • Services accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances
  • Achieves sales and merchandising objectives by understanding company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis
  • Supports account openings by developing opening orders for new accounts in collaboration with Field Sales Manager
  • Participates in effective supplier work with sales calls and sales blitzes
  • Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public while responsibly handling beverage alcohol product

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Sales
  • Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
  • Results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
  • Analytic and Reporting skills
  • Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance

Benefits

  • Medical (HMO & PPO)
  • Dental
  • Vision (PPO)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Annual PTO Accrual
  • Rollover
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Free Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job title

Sales Representative – Independent Retail

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$55,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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