Description
This is a training role designed to prepare you for the Account Sales Manager position. As a Sales Trainee, you will support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the Account Sales Manager during periods of absence. You will work with management to maintain customer relationships across sales, merchandising, and operations for large and small format off-premise stores. Your goal will be to service customers safely, productively, and professionally while adhering to Red Bull's executional standards.
Responsibilities
Training
The Sales Trainee role is a training position. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager roles. If no Account Sales Manager or other qualified role is available and you are meeting performance standards, you may remain in the Sales Trainee role for up to 12 months or until another qualified role becomes available, whichever comes first. Once a suitable role is available, you must interview for it. If promotion to Account Sales Manager or another role does not occur within 12 months, the Sales Trainee role will be vacated unless an exception applies.
Business Acumen
- Understand the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, including the brand and products.
- Build and protect the Red Bull brand by ensuring proper product rotation and freshness.
- Establish and maintain friendly, professional relationships with customers to increase sales.
Daily Preparation
- Obtain necessary tools such as insights, displays, Point of Sale materials, and pricing to execute the daily plan.
- Communicate effectively with Account Sales Managers and District Sales Managers on daily priorities.
- Train with Account Sales Managers.
In-Route Support
- Support the global strategy for in-store execution measured by Winning vs Competition (WVC) and Perfect Store Audit (PSA).
- Cover Account Sales Manager routes as needed.
- Meet daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.
Off-Route Support
- Assist the team with audits, promotional events, display construction, and merchandising to drive sales.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid US Driver's License and obtainment of DOT Medical card.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Experience in customer service and sales is advantageous.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.
- Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Working Conditions
- Travel: 0-10%.
- Employment type: Permanent.
- Benefits: Eligible.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $19.38 to $29.08 per hour. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, and the base pay range is subject to change.