Sales Support Representative

COMPANY:  

Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor delivering our diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America.  

Family-owned and operated since 2001, over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles. 

However, our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees, we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do, and we have fun doing it! 

ROLE SUMMARY: 

The Sales Support Rep reporting directly to the Sales Support Manager is responsible for meeting all sales and merchandising standards in their assigned accounts. Work to achieve Impact Selling account-specific goals and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers. This role will train in the tasks of Merchandising and Sales, providing the opportunity to grow into a sales representative when fully trained and showing proficiency in sales.  

• Possibility of promotion to Sales Support Lead at $25, contingent on performance and leadership ability.
  
• Maintain regular call frequency to the assigned off-premise accounts with the buyers.
• Develop a business relationship with customers and discuss sales trends
• Maneuver fully loaded hand trucks, U-boats, and manual and powered pallet jacks.
• Refresh and face stock on shelves and displays
• Responsible for product rotation on the shelves and in the coolers from backstock
• Maintain freshness rotation in Mobility.
• Ensure that close dated product is monitored and returned to the warehouse or sold through the account before the pull date
• Ensure all product packaging reflects the integrity of packaging standards and remove those that do not
• Report breakage and out-of-code to the Sales & Service Representative
• Monitor and report all competitive activity
• Sell in new products and increase distribution of high-end, primary and secondary brands.
• Sell in current and future price promotions with customers
• Book displays and assist in building and merchandising large displays
• Ensure all POS is clean, functional, and updated. All outdated POS must be removed from the accounts and permanent signs in need of repair must be picked up and repaired following our Neon Repair Process
• Fulfill pre-established sales objectives and implementation of company marketing programs at the retail level
• Survey and influence retail accounts to ensure a competitive edge in dominant POS placement, price points, shelf space and product location
• Execute special assignments and impact selling objectives as assigned by management
• Transmit orders generated from daily sales in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Sales and Service Representatives and Sales Support Reps daily.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree and/or equivalent training and work experience in Sales or Business
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in sales, or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write at a 12th grade level
• Strong customer service skills

WHY EAGLE DISTRIBUTING:  
We pride ourselves on being Agile, Innovative, and Elite. We want people that enjoy making a mark on a company and continuing to grow our company over the next decade, don’t just watch the launch be a part of it!  

BENEFITS:  

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer! 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?  

Eagle is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Careers website because of your disability. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.  If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the Eagle’s Careers website, please email hr@edi-bud.com