Description
This is a training role designed to prepare the Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The Sales Trainee will support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the Account Sales Manager during vacation, sickness, injury, or special projects.
The Sales Trainee will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising, and operations for all large and small format 'off-premise' stores. The Sales Trainee must effectively service all customers in a safe, productive, and professional manner in compliance with Red Bull's executional standards.
Responsibilities
Training
The Sales Trainee role is a training position. Upon successful participation in the training program, the Sales Trainee is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager roles. If no Account Sales Manager or other qualified role is available and the Sales Trainee is meeting performance standards, they may remain in the Sales Trainee role for up to 12 months or until an Account Sales Manager or other qualified role becomes available.
Business Acumen
- Understand and learn the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand, and products.
- Build and protect the Red Bull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product.
- Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with customers to increase sales.
Daily Preparation
- Obtain all necessary tools to execute the daily plan.
- Effectively communicate with Account Sales Managers and District Sales Managers on daily priorities.
- Train with Account Sales Managers.
In-Route Support
- Cover Account Sales Manager routes as needed.
- Meet daily KPIs focused on sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.
Off-Route Support
- Support the team with audits, blitzes, building displays, and merchandising to drive sales.
Requirements
- Valid US driver's license and obtainment of DOT Medical card.
- At least 21 years old.
- Experience in customer service and sales is a plus.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.
- English; additional languages an advantage.
Benefits
- Travel: 0-10%
- Permanent position
- Benefits eligible