Sales Representative - C T S Distributing : Job Details

Position Summary The Sales Representative is responsible for maximizing sales of the brands represented by the company to customers in an assigned territory by direct contact, and by prospecting new accounts. You must be willing to execute sales plans and special promotions towards theachievement of predetermined sales goals. The sales rep will also service customers with special product deliveries on short notices, and other customer sales needs. Service of these customers may also include actual placement of temporary and permanent point of sale material within retail accounts and Special Promotions events in on premise accounts Essential Functions Must live within 25 miles of territory Solicit sales in assigned accounts to achieve sales objectives as well as evaluate new business opportunities Ensure the development of existing accounts within the sales territory. Develops and prospects new accounts that open in the assigned marketing area Introduces new products, new promotions and provides additional marketing service to customers Delivers product or other related merchandise when required Position requires intermittent standing, sitting, walking, bending, squatting, twisting and lifting. The ability to frequently lift and/or move 30 to 40 pound cases, ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50-pound cases and stand for extended periods of time Analyzes information on competitive products, promotions, pricing and marketing policies? Handles all customer issues in a timely and efficient manner within Company guidelines Ensure supplier distribution goals are met within territory including work withs/ ride-alongs and special events Work flexible hours which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays depending on the territory Extensive travel (70% - 85%) by automobile. Must maintain a personal vehicle for performance and safety. Must maintain at least $100,000/$300,000 in automobile insurance and $50,000 in property damage insurance at all times. Maintain personal appearance and integrity to meet the standards of performance established by the company Performs other related duties assigned Manages account via: Distribution, Displays, Shelf, Cold Box, Pricing, POS and servicing every account in the assigned territory on a regular basis Ensures every accounts A/R stays in good standing with the company Manages back stock, displays, POS and product rotation between deliveries Preferred Qualifications Standard working knowledge of wine and spirits Two (2) years of adult beverage, product sales, hospitality experience, and/or College Degree Must be 21 years of age or older Strong communication skills with good verbal, persuasion, and writing ability Basic Mathematical functions on pricing and percentages Ability to pass a drug test, background check and have a clean MV record. Have existing relationships with alcohol-related businesses in territory (i.e. restaurants and retail stores) Must live in the assigned territory Internally motivated applicants are preferred About Company: Company is family owned since 1993. We strive to provide the absolute finest wines to the Colorado marketplace. For over 20 years our comprehensive selection of wholesale wines have been made available to top restaurants, hotels and retail outlets throughout the state of Colorado. Our hand-selected wines represent an extensive variety of remarkable vineyards from around the world. Our Company offers a broad range of pricing, from inexpensive values to premier, top of the line classics.Job category: Sales and Marketing