Sales Representative at Anheuser-Busch

ROLE SUMMARY:  

Sales Representatives are responsible for being full “owners” over their sales route, determined to grow market share in all segments of the business by drawing on the Company’s vast portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, shelf assortment, and creative displays at retail accounts. In addition, a Sales Representative identifies new markets and business opportunities to increase market share while building and maintain relationships with accounts and retailers. Being a Sales Representative allows you to get your foot in the door at a company that seeks to promote based on meritocracy and has ample opportunity for career growth across the US, Canada, and world. 

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: 

• Responsible for fulfilling pre-established objectives set by the District Sales Manager and implementation of Company programs at retail level.

• Visit assigned retail accounts and utilize company portfolio to sell volume, increase distribution, monitor price, and manage shelf space

• Build business relationships with and present professional sales presentations using sales data and sell sheets

• Increase shelf space and position for Anheuser-Busch products; introduce new brands and packages when appropriate

• Responsible for maintaining published product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stocks

• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales

• Work with the credit department to resolve credit issues including collecting past due balances.

• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback to District Manager on buying trends

• Participate in new product launch events including tastings / samplings. The beverage industry is meant to be fun!

• Responsible for daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, changes in climate, competitive activity, special promotional activities, and any other available information

• Attend sales meetings to discuss sales issues, opportunities to improve sales efforts, and share best practices

• Act as full business “owner” of your route to grow net revenue and help the company Lead Future Growth

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

• High school diploma or GED required (no degree required for any position within AB ONE Wholesalers!)

• Able and willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Highly self-motivated and organized with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation

• Comfort level with change and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

• 1+ years of warehouse, delivery, sales, or merchandising experience preferred

• Experience in data gathering/analysis, identifying trends/gaps, building action plans, and driving execution

• Strong selling and negotiation skills

• Strong customer service skills and ability to grow and lead customer relationships

• Ability to understand and read invoices, load sheets, job orders, and installation instructions as well as ability to calculate simple math functions

• Ability to move products, hang merchandise, and fulfill other physical requirements including repetitive lifting, bending, and pulling/pushing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and ability to learn new software programs

• Previous consumer packaged goods / beverage industry experience preferred

• Advanced degree preferred (Associates, Bachelors, etc.) 

 
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers. 

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