Colorado Springs sales rep

Job Overview

Represent 291 Colorado Whiskey in our home state! Responsible for day-to-day sales to on-premise and off-premise accounts, including sales, outreach, education, tastings and events, and account relations. Performs functions to open new accounts. Full-time. Base salary plus commissions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Promote and sell 291 Colorado Whiskey, achieving appointed sales targets and visibility objectives assigned in both On-Premise and Off-Premise sectors according to goals distributed by management

Develop sales skills and knowledge of the 291 brand story, products, services, and customers by working closely with supervisor and other team members.

Implement and evaluate promotional activities (i.e. in-store tastings, staff educations, and other assigned programming)

Successfully utilize the CRM tools provided in order to create effective market habits

Conduct frequent and strategic account visits according to work plan and account coverage, including assessing customer needs, suggesting products and services, and coordinating delivery dates.

Build impactful relationships with customers on all levels within the business environment

Manage new account opening monthly quota

Ensure depletion rate and optimum stock level within all active accounts

Conduct frequent brand trainings and tastings

Utilize social media to creatively and professionally promote brand within market

Provide detailed weekly reports on market progress, account visits, and brand growth within territory. Execute all deliverables in a timely manner in accordance with Sales Team SOPs.

Be flexible with working schedule based on market demand (i.e. including evenings and weekends)

Think outside of the box when developing market-specific events and programming

Maintain a monthly budget in accordance with management instructions

Communicate local market trends and competitor activities frequently

Engage in appropriate and professional behavior to thoughtfully champion the brand at all time

Responsible for merchandising activities to make room for more product placement including stocking shelves, cleaning shelves, stocking cold boxes and building displays.

Troubleshoot and handle customer related inquiries.

Follow established procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

Dynamic story teller with strong interpersonal and communications skills.

In-depth knowledge of prospective sales territory

Understanding of On and Off-Premise basic practices preferred

General merchandising, event coordination, and presentation knowledge

Results-Focused

Capable of autonomously driving business

Must have reliable transportation and flexible part-time or full-time schedule, including ability to work nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities

Prior sales, beverage alcohol industry, and/or hospitality experience preferred.

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

Must have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and good driving history

Wine, Beer, and Spirits Certifications are a plus.

Educational background in Marketing, Business or relevant field is a plus