Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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Posted March 27th

Route Sales Rep

Wilsonville, Oregon

Job Description

Overview

The Route Sales Representative is responsible for increasing sales by providing great customer service, and selling-in additional displays of SGWS products.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service
Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers
Identify opportunities consistent with the objectives, priorities, and strategies of assigned customers
Enter customer orders and make deliveries using a handheld device
Reconcile daily paperwork, which can include money and invoices; turn in records to ensure accurate financial tracking of delivery activities
Complete or maintain Route book and other related documentation to provide management with product and accounts sales data
Utilize point-of-purchase (POS) materials to stimulate sales
Adhere to all company and legal guidelines regarding collection policies and procedures to protect company interests
Merchandise product sections, maintain and increase shelf facings, clean shelving and rotate product
Safely drive and unload the truck, and move the product to the appropriate locations
Safely drive vehicle rated under 26,000 lbs. GVW while maintaining a clean driving record
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills
21 years or older
Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
Due to size and DOT regulations on the vehicle used in this role, you must have the ability to provide all DOT-regulated documentation when required, including DOT medical card

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

Physical Demands

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to the rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
Ability to load and unload up to 65-pound boxes of product, push and pull it up concrete/metal ramps through the back offices and aisles in our customer's stores