The Account Sales Trainee (AST) function role supports sales initiatives and provides coverage for AMs during vacation, sick or any special projects as needed. Account Sales Trainee will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small formatted “off premise” stores.
Responsibilities:
· Train with Account Managers and cover their routes when needed
· Monitor competitor activities including new product launches and price reductions
· Achieve monthly key performance indicators (KPI‘s) in the following areas: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising
· Bring a sense of urgency and commitment along with desire to get things done
· Maintain a high level of communication across the Matador team
· Ensure all Red Bull equipment is clean and in good working order
· Build and protect the Red Bull brand
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
· Prior sales experience
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· Good mathematical skills
· Knowledge of beverage market preferred
· Current driver’s license with clean driving record
· Ability to regularly lift and move 25 lbs over your head
· Must be at least 21 years of age
Compensation/Benefits:
· 401 K matching program (4% at 100% match) vested after 90 days/1st day after next quarter
· Employee Medical and Dental provided after 60 day probationary period
· Company provided phone
· High school diploma or GED required
Matador Distributing, LLC is the fifth largest distributor in the United States. It began operations in March 2000 in Atlanta, GA. Georgia warehouse locations include Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Rossville, Byron, and Cartersville. The North Carolina warehouse is located in Asheville. Matador operates 100 routes that service over 8,000 customers throughout Atlanta Metro, rural Georgia, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina with a team of 145 employees and counting.
Matador Distributing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V which supports affirmative action and does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under any applicable law, rule, regulation or guideline.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Day range:
Shift:
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
- Route driving: 2 years (Preferred)
- Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person