Obtains payments for company by collecting and delivering checks or other remittance from accounts where legally permissible.
Educates account staff by conducting educational staff training seminars on brands.
Services accounts by delivering products to customers in extenuating circumstances, handling customer issues and complaints and referring these issues as appropriate to management.
Strategizes/preplans on how best to achieve sales and merchandising objectives by understanding company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis and maintaining accurate historical account purchase information.
Ensures national account compliance where applicable by accurately completing all necessary surveys.
Understands the account’s buying patterns by reviewing the company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis and maintains accurate historical account purchase information.
Attains standards of performance goals by achieving the distribution, volume and activity goals of supplier brands as set by management.
Manages customer account receivables by timely processing of credits and returns and communicating with accounts on aged receivables.
Remains informed of company/supplier activities and updates by attending and actively participating in weekly sales meetings.
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
Have a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit
Understanding of wine and spirits
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
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.
Salary and Benefit Statement
Any salary offered is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.
Compensation package: Range: $40,000 – $50,000 + $3,600 Car Allowance
This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
