Sales Trainee

About the role

The Sales Trainee (ST) is a training role designed to prepare the incumbent for the Account Sales Manager (ASM) position. The primary responsibility is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during vacation, sickness, injury, or special projects as needed. The ST will collaborate with management to maintain customer relationships across sales, merchandising, and operations for all large and small format “off premise” stores. The ST must service all customers in a safe, productive, and professional manner in compliance with Red Bull’s executional standards.

Training

• Upon successful participation in the training program, the ST is eligible to interview for open ASM roles.
• Upon completion of the program and certification, if no ASM or otherwise qualified role is available and the ST meets performance standards, the employee may remain in the ST role for up to 12 months or until an ASM or other qualified role becomes available, whichever comes first.
• Once an ASM or other qualified role becomes available, the certified ST must interview for that role.
• If promotion to ASM (or another role) does not occur before the 12-month completion period expires, the ST role will end unless a manager grants an exception based on continued high performance, no open roles, and certification completion. Exceptions may extend the 12-month period by an additional 6 months.
• The ST role is an at-will position; either the company or the ST may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Responsibilities

• Business Acumen: Understand and learn the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand, and products. Build and protect the Red Bull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product. Set proper brand flow following Red Bull standards. Establish and maintain friendly and professional customer relationships to increase sales and selling.
• Daily Preparation: Obtain all tools (insights, displays, Point of Sale, pricing, etc.) to execute the daily plan. Communicate effectively with ASMs/DSMs on daily priorities. Train with ASMs.
• In-Route Support: Execute the Global Strategy for In-Store Execution as measured by Winning vs Competition (WVC) and Perfect Store Audit (PSA). Cover ASM routes as needed. Meet daily KPIs focused on sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.
• Off-Route Support: Assist the team with audits, blitzes, building displays, and merchandising to drive sales. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License and obtainment of DOT Medical Card.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in customer service and sales is a plus.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.