What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Sales Representative position at Kentucky Eagle, Inc.?
Kentucky Eagle is a family-built company, delivering the best wine, spirits and beer come hell or high water. Our team strives for excellence in everything we do. We are leaders in the industry and we’re proud of it.
Full-time employees have access to a menu of great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, LTD, STD, life insurance and a 401k plan with a match up to 6%. We also offer paid vacation, paid sick, paid volunteer time and paid parental leave. Generous vehicle expense reimbursement program.
Job Overview: This is a route-based position that will follow a set account sequence. This position will manage and maintain inventory for our customers, while providing excellent customer service while seeking growth opportunities. This role will also be responsible for accurately managing inventory at customer sites, generating restocking orders and selling new product. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure all orders are reviewed with customers, inventory is rotated according to company freshness standards, and point-of-sale materials are up to date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow a pre-determined route sequence to service accounts efficiently.
- Perform accurate inventory counts at customer sites.
- Provide a high level of customer service by addressing customer needs and inquiries.
- Sell-in products, secure placements of new products.
- Ensure timely execution of all marketing programs and placement of POS.
- Enter inventory data into the company's app, enabling AI-driven order generation.
- Review AI-generated orders with customers to confirm accuracy and completeness.
- Rotate stock according to company freshness policies to maintain product quality.
- Ensure correct and current point-of-sale information is displayed at each location.
- Collaborate with BDR as needed to increase volume and/or profitability.
- Maintain customer records, including pricing and other information.
- Submit customer orders before the designated deadlines.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
- Previous route-based DSD experience is preferred.
- 1 years of account management/sales experience preferred.
- 1 years of B2B customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Proficient in using mobile apps and basic computer systems.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to lift and move products as needed for inventory rotation.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Solicitors License (Paid by Kentucky Eagle)
Work Environment: This is a field-based position that requires travel between customer sites on a regular route. Physical labor is required for inventory counting and stock rotation including repetitive lifting of up to 35lbs.
Kentucky Eagle was built on teamwork and equal opportunity. We will continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to advance and achieve their full potential. It is the policy of Kentucky Eagle to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance with your application contact 859-252-3434 and ask for a member of the People Operations team.