Account Manager (Sales Representative)

Responsible for sales and service of full Company portfolio of beverage products and account management of retail customers in assigned territory by direct contact. Includes execution of sales plans and pricing promotions to achieve sales goals. Increases business and builds territory in terms of market share, sales, volumes, distribution, revenues, and profitability. Manages product placement and store standards set by Company and supplier partners. Develops expertise for building brands through displays, shelf and cold box management, pricing, on and off premise point-of-sale merchandising, on-premise promotions/features, and on-premise package/draft share dominance. Must provide a "best in class" level of customer service in a highly competitive market.

Requirements

(Include but not limited to):

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license and acceptable driving record;
• Reliable personal vehicle for daily business use;
• If applicable, may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle record, D.O.T. safety performance and drug/alcohol history, employment/education verification, reference checks and post-offer physical examination and drug/alcohol screening in accordance with the Company’s hiring process and substance abuse policies;
• Undergraduate college degree or acceptable position-related experience level;
• Minimum of one (1) year of sales experience, outside sales is strongly preferred;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts;
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team;
• Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and practice ethical conduct;
• Excellent customer relations skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis, and ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent;
• Extended hours may be required as service needs dictate;
• Ability to work under stress;
• Ability to perform tasks on a computer, tablet and/or other wireless device;
• Promotes and observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly;
• Repeatedly bending, walking, standing, twisting and turning;
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Consumer product industry sales experience preferred;
• Alcoholic beverage industry sales experience preferred;
• Beer industry sales experience preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Work indoors in a sedentary office setting; occasional visit to customer accounts.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Use arms/wrists/hands/grasp throughout entire shift. Sit, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, stand, walk and turn/pivot for up to 5 hours per day 5 days per week.
• See, hear, communicate with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

• Warehouse environment;
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, dusty conditions, and outdoor weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package in addition to competitive pay, in-house and external training programs and advancement opportunities. Benefits include: group health, FSA/HSA accounts, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, critical illness, and accident insurances. We also offer paid time off (holiday, vacation, personal), retirement benefits (401k and Roth 401k) and many other benefits such as dependent tuition scholarship grants and wellness programs.

Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.