Sales Support Specialist

About You:

We are looking for a high-energy, proven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented sales professional to present our portfolio of fine wine, small batch spirits and craft beer to established off and on-premise accounts.

The candidate we seek:

• Has experience in beverage sales, preferably one year.
• Is a team player and is also highly organized and able to work independently.
• Has the desire to enthusiastically generate sales activity and close sales.
• Excellent customer service skills, values and establishes relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Actively pursues new business in on premise and off premise accounts.
• Valid DL and reliable automobile, cell phone, basic computer skills, access to daily emails.

The purpose of the Sales Support Specialist is an important link to the success of the entire Sales Department and growth of Elite Brands. The position is responsible for supporting the assigned sales team members to ensure the needs of our customers are met and route coverage as needed for assigned team members. Specifically, we're looking for someone who can cover the Southern Metro Area and can drive and work in Castle Rock and Colorado Springs for coverage as needed. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is expected. Experience in the wine and beer industry is an advantage, we would be willing to train someone with proven beverage buying experience. Familiarity with local marketplace, companies and community in the region is preferred. The Sales Support Specialist requires sales presentations, phone follow-up, networking with referral sources, presentation of a positive image for our company, and extensive public contact.

Snapshot of duties:

In territory market support for account managers; stop into accounts to drop off samples, build displays, offer tastings; help with product placement/merchandising, ensure freshest product possible in the market verifying production dates, promote company portfolio, answer customer's questions regarding all aspects of products, contact new and existing customers to promote and highlight specific products and services to meet the customer's demographic.

About the Perks:

• Profit Sharing
• Big Employee Discounts
• Happy Hour Every Friday
• Employee Lounge
• Fun and Inclusive Culture; Anniversary trips
• Retirement Savings Matching
• Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, PTO, etc)

About Us:

Elite Brands of Colorado, recognized as Craft Beer Wholesaler of the Year and a Top 100 Family-Owned Business in Colorado, is looking for a Sales Representative in the Denver area. We employ more than 30 regional sales representatives throughout the state of Colorado and service on and off premise retail accounts. We believe in fast feedback, continuous professional development, and using modern technology to empower you wherever you are. Elite Brands represents some of the finest wine, beer, and spirit suppliers in the world. Come join our team!

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Dependable vehicle (drive their own vehicles)
• Smart Phone (Use Personal Smart Phone)
• Access to daily emails
• On Hand inventory of all applicable marketing supplies (paper products, shelf talkers, posters, supplies, etc)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 30lbs and carry for 50 yards. Ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time. And the ability to lift, push and pull pallets and carts.