Beverage Sales Account Representative

About the role

Join GPC, a family-owned, independent distributor of Pepsi and other leading beverage brands such as Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, and Bubbl’r. As a Beverage Sales Account Representative, you will drive sales execution, ordering, and merchandising for assigned accounts in the Mankato territory, working with top brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and more.

Responsibilities

• Gain distribution for all new GPC beverages by effectively communicating with store managers.
• Sell promotions at the store level, ensuring products are prominently displayed and well-stocked.
• Order product to maintain optimal inventory levels at assigned customer accounts.
• Merchandise GPC beverages by placing them on shelves, end caps, displays, coolers, and vending machines.
• Conduct weekly retail pricing surveys to monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships as the "face" of GPC, providing exceptional service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement sales strategies that drive growth and increase market share.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is a plus but not required.
• Relevant sales experience or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Previous customer service or stocking experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. repetitively.

Schedule

• Full-time, alternating weeks: Monday through Friday one week, and Monday through Saturday the following week (with one designated day off during the Saturday week).
• Start time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., with an 8-hour workday.

Pay

• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.
• Sales commission incentives awarded for achieving sales targets monthly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• 401(k) Plans and Automatic Retirement Contributions.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity.
• 100% Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Program.
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation and 6 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Product Discounts and Recognition Program.

GPC is a family-owned business that values respect, collaboration, and hard work. We recruit motivated individuals, reward them, and help develop their potential while achieving our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages…period.