Job Description

Job Description

Shore Point Distributing Co is a family-owned beverage distributor located in Freehold N.J. that carries an extensive line of national, regional and local beers, as well as wine, spirits and non-alcohol beverages. Shore Point Distributing Co is one of the largest beverage wholesalers in the state servicing Warren, Hunterdon, Burlington, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.

Shore Point is currently seeking a full time Relief Sales Representative to join its Freehold, NJ location.

Overview:

An outside relief sales representative executes in person sales strategies, and programming to drive growth for assigned sales area. Identifies emerging new opportunities for growth, replenishment orders, and proactively builds upon customer relationships while covering a sales route.

Responsibilities:

1. Represent, solicit, and present the full portfolio to all accounts.
2. Accomplishing timely & productive execution of sales plans and programs, communicating pricing and promotions, coordinating use of product merchandising in accordance with supplier & distributor standards.
3. Utilizing all available resources and technologies to promote sales growth.
4. Cultivate, maintain, and build upon strong relationships with key decision makers in all accounts.
5. Manage all account activity daily; call-ins, back orders and on-line portal submissions, accurate inventory levels to minimize out-of-stock and potential quality issues.
6. Maintain compliance with quality control and product code date standards as required by supplier contracts, utilizing available tools; account inventory, pick up & move procedure, and inventory rotation.
7. Follow consistent sales route visit schedule.
8. Preparing and submitting reports on key sales metrics and surveys accurately in a timely manner and monitoring receivables and the disbursement of account credits.
9. Maintain an up-to-date Draft Survey; submitted at every on-premise sales call weekly, or bi-weekly depending on the call frequency of the account.
10. Maintain in good standard the company vehicle and all assigned company property.
11. Maintain all ABC required documents, transit permit, solicitors permit, invoices, sampling log and sample stickers.
12. Account Data: accurately maintain account maintenance information (Open/Close, Draft/Package, ethnic patron, opening/delivery windows, delivery information, display ability, etc.).
13. Assume all responsibilities and direction for the route being covered while route sales rep is unavailable.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service/sales experience
• Able to multi-task and handle administrative tasks with high attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and ability prioritize and multi-task in a highly demanding environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% Company Contribution and up to 3% Company Match

All candidates considered will have a background check, pre-employment drug screen and a physical exam.