What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative - Western MA position at Polar Beverages?
Overview: Launch and develop the Polar portfolio in Region 9. Responsible for adding New Business, Portfolio Penetration, and Brand Penetration in accounts.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify New Business opportunities, develop a plan and execute.
- Directly work with various brand representatives to achieve New Business Sales.
- Gain knowledge of competitor positions in order to help define and/or adapt strategies.
- Maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; attending trade shows.
- Weekly recap of all new business captured to Sales Manager
- Work with all Sales reps to grow existing business
- Work with Sales Manager to develop programs to capture new business
- Participate in New Business Blitz program
- Follow up on leads from Customer Service and Sales Representatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 – 4 years previous sales experience
- Prior cold call experience preferred
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Good driving record