Relief Account Manager - Denver

Position Summary

Perform backup functions, such as selling, merchandising and servicing Eagle Rock products for Account Managers who are away from their routes temporarily. This is a sales trainee position.

Job Characteristics

• Pace and Variety of Activities
• Sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results
• Variety of activities
• Fast-paced environment
• Focus
• Technical, analytical focus
• Work within established standards and guidelines
• Expertise-based problem solving
• Decision-Making
• Pro-active, problem solving orientation
• Minimize risk
• Authoritative, quick decision making based on knowledge and experience
• Communication and Collaboration
• Communication is task based and factual
• Minimal collaboration is required, when it is, it is task or technically focused
• Delegation and Leadership Style
• Authoritative leadership based on specialized expertise, knowledge of systems
• Directive leadership to meet established quality and time standards
• Some delegation of routine details is necessary, with opportunity for close follow up

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicit products in a defined route area while operating a company vehicle.
• Product is counted and ordered in each account into a laptop using the Encompass software package.
• Manage, rotate and maintain a neat inventory in each account.
• Must sell sufficient product inventory to eliminate out-of-stock situations.
• Seek and develop positive working relationships with our retail partners.
• Identify new opportunities to grow our existing portfolio.
• Develop and implement sales promotions to encourage distribution and product growth.
• Establish a close working relationship with all retail partners.
• Maintain strong lines of communication with Driver to execute daily duties and merchandising expectations.
• Operate company vehicle safely and according to policy.
• Actively supports the Companys mission and vision philosophy.
• Attends all required Company meetings.
• Employee initiates and actively participates in personal growth and development plans.
• Works with all co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all Company information.
• Understands and complies with all Eagle Rock Distributing Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Subject to all Company policies regarding all employment testing, including drug screen.
• Must have a current, valid drivers license and be insurable
• Must be 21 years or older

Skills

• Strong sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of product characteristics
• Ability to distinguish between brands through taste testing/sampling
• Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and understand the English language

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Requires the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement and initiative.
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple solutions in standardized situations.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $45,000-$48,000 annual
(Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon route, geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level)

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic AD&D Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with company match.