Channel Sales Specialist (Natural) - Beverage Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Channel Sales Specialist I (Natural Channel) is a dedicated resource assigned to their Channel and reports to the Channel Sales Director in our Cherry Hill, NJ location. The individual will be highly involved with the entire Channel team and actively involved in problem-solving, organizing information/activities, and proactively identifying both issues and opportunities in their day-to-day duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the day-to-day activities and support of the Channel team
• Manage the initial life cycle of a product including shark tank, feasibility, and new item setup
• Work with Customers and Channel management on new item set-up, forecasting support, price list, and promotional maintenance
• Able to pull and organize information from IRI to create a story for the sell
• Key organizer and supporter of the Vice President and Sales Manager in their day-to-day functions
• Maintain a deep understanding of LPC products and procedures in order to effectively support the Sales Manager and Vice President
• Create and maintain sales reports in support of the Sales Manager and Vice President
• Keep the Sales Manager and Vice President aware of critical timelines
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 1+ years Business Experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to effectively interact, engage and communicate with internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• An interest in developing skills as a sales person
• Prior experience with QAD/Qlikview is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to direct, coach and train others
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
• FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
• OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
• VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Pay Range

Pay Range for this position is: $67,000-$75,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Growth and development potential
• 401-K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts