Area Sales Representative - Bing Beverage

About Bing Beverage:

Bing is an Energizing Juice Based Beverage, lightly caffeinated and carbonated for a refreshing lift anytime. Our 5 flavors are made with Real Fruit Juice, Ginseng and Vitamins to create a low-calorie alternative to coffee without the "crash" commonly found in other energy beverages. Bing Beverage was established in 2005 and is a family-owned enterprise based in Lakewood, Colorado. We are customer-centric, innovative, collaborative and our goal is to develop and maintain strategic partnerships for growth with key retailers and accounts in the Connecticut and Rhode Island areas.

Our work environment includes:

• Working in the field with customers at their location.
• Active work with varying responsibilities for success and challenge.
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities.
• Flexible part time working hours, up to 29 hours per week.
• On-the-job training and support.
• Excellent outlet for creative and adaptive sales talent.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Bing Beverage is looking for an Area Representative to join our team to support and develop our distributor and retail accounts in the Hartford and New Haven Metro Areas, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Occasionally, there may be other travel opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships and relationships with distributor personnel, key retailers, and accounts in the region. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a creative and adaptive sales approach, as well as a strong understanding of the Connecticut and Rhode Island Markets.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of distributor data and reporting tools to identify opportunities for expanding distribution, retain and reclaim accounts, build volume in existing accounts, and identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing annual business plans for distributor.
• Attend and present Bing programs and incentives at distributor sales meetings as needed.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to best fit with the distributor and retailer needs.
• Plan and join Distributor Personnel for Route Ride Withs to target and penetrate new accounts.
• Direct accurate execution of programs by Distributor Personnel.
• Prospect and secure new accounts and promote trials using samples and coupons.
• Coordinate and plan promotions at current/potential customer events and festivals.
• Monitor sales performance in the area and provide feedback to management.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis in the area.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
• Audit and implement retail account shelf pricing and planograms for accuracy.
• Present and execute approved Bing point of sale and display materials at retailer.
• Locate and stock backstock and rotate existing product to maintain freshness.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Expense account
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle for personal transportation between accounts?
• Do you have a clean driving record, free from major infractions in the past 5 years?
• Are you ok with a background check?

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• Grocery/Retail Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road