GREY EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS · 8 hours ago
Sales Development Representative - St Louis City (46545)
Grey Eagle Distributors is the largest Anheuser-Busch beer distributor in Missouri and one of the largest in the Midwest. They are seeking a Sales Development Representative to sell supplier products and provide value-added services to retail accounts by maintaining inventory levels and promoting product sell-through through scheduled account visits.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Maintain retail call frequency to include: follow structured selling process, maintain inventory levels, book, build, and restock displays as needed, POCM placements, sell in additional shelf space, rotate product, fill shelves, plan promotion activities, follow-up on delivery issues, and resolve billing issues
Introduce and sell in new brands and packages including activities to support sell through, as necessary
Complete required paperwork such as point sheets, expense reports, tracking forms, surveys and work orders
Establish and monitor quality control standards (product freshness, finished product loss)
Communicate with all company departments as necessary
Make daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, sales data tools (VIP, IDIG), competitive activity and special promotional activities
Maintain all required information in VIP
Assist with Delivery as needed
Complete required Merchandising as necessary
Comply with all Grey Eagle supplier standards and policies
Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations (liquor laws)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED certificate required
One-year beverage/consumer goods selling or merchandising experience
Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
Project a friendly, courteous and professional image
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to safely operate job related equipment
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds and draught product weighing 165 plus pounds
Regular and reliable attendance required
Valid driver license and safe driving record
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to pass a required pre-employment background and drug screening
Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Familiarity with local, state and federal liquor laws a plus
Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program