Beverage Sales Account Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Become a part of a leading beverage distributor by joining GPC, formerly known as Gillette Pepsi! We’re a family-owned, independent distributor of Pepsi and many other tasty and refreshing beverages that are easy to get excited about. Work with the top beverage brands like Pepsi, Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, Bubbl’r, and more. With our employee’s success, we’re able to achieve our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period. 

We have an opportunity for you to join the team as a Beverage Sales Account Representative ! The Beverage Sales Account Representative is responsible for sales execution, ordering and merchandising GPC beverages to an assigned account listing within the Owatonna, Austin, and Albert Lea territory. Work with the top beverage brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, Bubbl’r, and more. Join our team as a Beverages Sales Account Representative and contribute to the success of our top beverage brands while growing your career in sales and merchandising.

Work Schedule

· Status: Full-time

· Rotation: Alternating weeks — Monday through Friday one week, and Monday through Saturday the following week (with one designated day off during that week).

· Hours: Start time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., with an 8-hour workday.

“A day in the life of a Beverage Sales Account Representative looks like:”

· Gain distribution for all new GPC beverages by effectively communicating with store managers

· Sell promotions at the store level, ensuring that our products are prominently displayed and well stocked.

· Order product maintaining optimal inventory levels at assigned customer accounts

· Merchandise GPC beverages at assigned customer accounts by placing beverages on shelves, end caps, displays, coolers and vending machines. 

· Conduct weekly retail pricing surveys to stay informed about market trends and competitor activities

· Build and maintain strong customer relationships by acting as the "face" of GPC and providing exceptional service

· Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement sales strategies that drive growth and increase market share.

What does it take to be a Beverage Sales Account Representative?

· High School Diploma or GED required

· An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is a plus, but not required- relevant sales experience or a combination of education and experience will also be considered.

· Previous customer service or stocking experience preferred

· Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

· Ability to lift 20 lbs. repetitively

What does GPC have to offer you?

· $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

· Sales commission incentives awarded for achieving sales targets monthly

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Account

· 401(k) Plans and Automatic Retirement Contributions

· Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term Disability

· Supplemental Life insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

· 100% Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Cell Phone Reimbursement

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Scholarship Program 

· 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation 

· 6 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Volunteer Time Off

· Wellness Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· Employee Product Discounts

· Employee Recognition Program

What You Can Expect at GPC:

· We act with respect, kindness, and humility

· We are collaborative and team focused

· We expect and appreciate hard work

· We have the courage to change

Why join the GPC Team?

Be part of a family-owned business that cares about its employees. Our employees are why we succeed! We recruit motivated people, reward them and help develop them to reach their full potential while achieving our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period. If you are a motivated self-starter, we want you to join our GPC Team!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

GPC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified individuals and will not discriminate or harass any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nation origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran or other protected veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense (collectively, “covered veterans”) or other legally protected status.