Distributor Sales Specialist Intern

Join Fintech in Tampa as a Distributor Sales Specialist Intern!

The Distributor Sales Specialist Intern will support the Distributor Sales Team by identifying and developing distributor relationships, assisting with onboarding new Fintech Portal DEFT retailers, and helping existing DEFTs transition to the portal. This role will also provide exposure to account management functions, including relationship building, project tracking, and CRM usage.

• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Weekly Hours: 29 hours per week
• Duration: 6 months, with potential for full-time employment

Essential Functions

• Identify DEFT relationship opportunities based on qualifying criteria.
• Establish communication with DEFT retailers and explain Fintech’s value proposition.
• Assist in onboarding new distributor customers and support migration to the Fintech Portal.
• Collaborate with assigned distributor regions and take direction from leadership.
• Understand specific operations of distributor customers and support their business needs.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Update records and databases in Salesforce to ensure distributor contact information is current.
• Support distributor customer needs within the Fintech organization and elevate concerns when necessary.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or currently pursuing a degree.
• Experience or interest in the beverage industry, distributor management, or sales.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and identify opportunities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About Fintech

Fintech, a pioneering accounts payable (AP) automation solutions provider, has dedicated nearly 35 years to automating invoice processing between retail and hospitality businesses, and their supply chain partners. Backed by leading investors TA Associates and General Atlantic, it stands as a leader in this sector.

Its flagship product, PaymentSource®, was first built for the alcohol industry to provide invoice payment automation between alcohol distributors and their customers across all 50 states. Today, it is utilized by over 267,000 businesses nationwide for invoice payment and collection associated with all B2B business transactions. This proven platform automates invoice payment, streamlines payment collection, and facilitates comprehensive data capture for over 1.1 million business relationships.

Recognizing operational hurdles, Fintech expanded its payment capabilities to include scan-based trading/consignment selling for its vendors and retailers and built an advanced CRM tool with functionality to fortify vendor, supplier, and distributor field execution, addressing diverse profit center challenges.

For more information about Fintech and its range of solutions, please visit www.fintech.com.

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