Sales Representative- Independent Retail (Inland Empire)

Sales Representative

We are experts in the beer, wine and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced selling environment. As a Sales Representative, you will cultivate and grow account relationships located in (location) to maximize the sales of supplier brands through effective planning, selling execution and communication resulting in the achievement of company and supplier objectives. If you share our passion for exceeding customer expectations and being on a winning team and have a car to drive to our customers' locations then come join our fun, family-based culture.

Job Responsibilities

1. 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; completes all necessary surveys and ensures national account compliance where applicable.
• Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company's priorities and customers' needs to include new products, well and back bar placements and resets, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
• 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, handling customer issues and complaints and referring these issues, as appropriate, to management.

2. Achieves sales and merchandising objectives.

3. Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public while responsibly handling beverage alcohol product.

4. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Must be a 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

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephones

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach overhead, squat and bend

Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds

Competencies

Accountable for results which impact the department.

Selects best option from a set of defined procedures / solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Earning Potential : $75,000$100,000+

Breakthru Beverage is hiring Spirits Sales Reps to develop new territories with strong growth potential.

Compensation Includes :

$55,000 base salary (paid semi-monthly) 2% uncapped sales commission Mileage Reimbursement Tiered performance incentives

Benefits

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

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.