About the Role
Manage and grow an established portfolio of accounts, deepen existing customer relationships, and maximize sales performance across a defined territory. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for beverages, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in route sales or account management.
Responsibilities
- Manage a defined route of existing accounts, including restaurants, bars, and retailers.
- Conduct regular, scheduled visits to ensure account satisfaction and identify opportunities for growth.
- Present new products, promotions, and brand initiatives to buyers, tailoring the approach to each account's specific needs.
- Identify and execute opportunities to expand placement, increase shelf space, and drive volume within existing accounts.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with buyers and decision-makers across the route.
- Act as a brand ambassador, fostering enthusiasm and loyalty for the company's portfolio of products.
- Track all sales activities and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
- Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to refine strategies for account acquisition and growth.
Requirements
- Proven experience in route sales, account management, or a related role, ideally within the beverage, food, or consumer goods industries.
- Strong ability to grow and retain accounts by delivering consistent value and service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and present effectively to buyers.
- Knowledge of the beverage industry, including distribution channels and market dynamics, is highly preferred.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset, highly organized, and capable of managing a busy route independently in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Relationship building
- Sales
- Account management
- Beverage industry knowledge
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- Organization
- Time management
Location
- Individual local territory
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Route sales
- Account management
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 - $65,000
Benefits
- Individual local territory with uncapped commission
- Performance-based product incentives
- Opportunity to work in a growing, innovative industry with premium beverage brands.
- Competitive benefits package.
About the Company
- Gasko & Meyer is a full-service distributor with a world class portfolio of craft beer, wine, spirits, and premium soft drinks.
- Join our team and help us shape the future of the beverage market!
