Pre Sales Rep - A

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN BEER?!

7G Distributing is the premier Anheuser-Busch Distributor for Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport and the surrounding areas. Come join the brew crew!

Enjoy the following benefits:

- Paid-Time Off accrual starting on Day 1!

- Paid Holidays

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Advancement opportunities

- Uniform allowance and company phone!

- Mileage Reimbursement

- FREE health insurance, or

- Earn an EXTRA $7,400/year if you are covered under a spouse or parents' medical insurance plan

Job Vision:

Ensure that 7G Distributing will drive profitable volume growth, market share, and maintain its position among Suppliers as a leading distributor through proper planning and execution management.

This will in part be accomplished by:

- Focusing on areas and factors where 7G Distributing must improve in order to win long-term, sustainable market share while the sales team is focused on detailed, tactical execution.

- Ensuring best-in-market DSD service to all accounts through best-in-class execution and maintaining superior partner relationships with retailers and Suppliers.

- Serve as a role model for 7G Distributing by establishing mutual respect with management and co-workers. Lead by example to promote teamwork, cooperation and enhanced morale.

- Operate with candor, integrity and professionalism is all 7G Distributing interfaces.

Essential Job Functions:

- Maintain the structured sales call frequency for all assigned accounts,

- Maintain a positive relationship with all accounts and work together as a team with other 7G team employee,

- Increase volume and distribution by supplier/brand/sku for assigned accounts as established in the 7G Distributing annual plan and as reported in RAS reports.

- Maintain and/or grow market share for assigned accounts as set forth by 7G,

- Sell new package placements and tap handles as prioritized and directed by monthly sales goal (All 7G brands),

- Dominate merchandising in all assigned accounts,

- Prepare and transmit orders consistent with retail needs and 7G Distributing goals before the stated order cut-off time,

- Utilize the handheld order entry and account management computer as a selling tool, ensuring all products are reviewed in order to prevent out of stocks and hot shots,

- Advise and train retailers and their employees in the proper methods of selling, merchandising and pricing products, always putting the needs of the retailer first,

- Be aware of competitive trends in your market, adjust selling strategies accordingly to ensure 7G is winning in the marketplace. Communicate competitive trends and intelligence to your Team Leader,

- Maintain control of retailer inventories to ensure adequate product is available for sale while, minimizing out of stocks,

- Adhere to the 7G Rotation policy, eliminating out of code product,

- Adhere to all Iowa ABD guidelines.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

- 1-year sales/related on the job experience

- 2-year degree unless meets experience requirement

- Computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Windows, Office Suite and Web Based Applications

Required Qualifications:

- Valid drivers license

- Reliable vehicle and meets insurability requirements

- Ability to stand for long periods of time

- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, at times regularly

- Ability to lift up to 165 pounds periodically