Sales Representative - North NJ

Overview

To maximize the sales of supplier brands to the trade and consumer through effective territory planning, selling, merchandising, and communicating that permits achievement of company and supplier goals.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and Planning: Plan times and activities toward achieving of Company and supplier volume, distribution, promoting displays, and shelf/cold box management and merchandising goals within the assigned accounts and, in on-premise accounts, wine list promotions, drink lists, food menu marketing, and back bar merchandising goals.
• Selling: Deliver sales presentations toward achieving Company goals (e.g. brand building goals) and supplier goals (e.g. quotas) and utilize all marketing and promotional opportunities available to ensure sell through and continued sales of the Company product line.
• Supplier/Supervisory Interaction: Familiarize himself/herself with all suppliers and their brands aimed at achieving positive consumer reaction.
• Recordkeeping and Communicating: Maintain account records in accordance with published Company policies and procedures.
• Miscellaneous: Acknowledges And Represents That All records and surveys submitted by him/her shall not be intentionally falsified. He/she shall adhere to all federal, state, local laws, rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficient PC, iPad and MS Office skills
• Detail and results-oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills
• At least 2 years account selling experience, industry experience preferred

Compensation And Benefits

• This is a commission-based role, with earnings typically ranging from 4% to 5% of product sales, depending on the product category.
• Total compensation will vary based on individual sales performance.
• This is a union position and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off are provided in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement.