Trade Development Representative

Mancini Beverage, one of the oldest and most well-established beverage distributors in the Northeast, is looking for an outgoing and organized Trade Development Representative to join our team in the Connecticut territory. As a Trade Development Rep with Mancini Beverage, you will be responsible for promoting our portfolio to our customers across the state and serving as a support network to our ever increasing account base. Accounts will be a combination of On and Off-Premise beverage locations, which includes but is not limited to bars and independent liquor stores. The ideal candidate must have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel within the state. No specific degree required!

Territory:

State of Rhode Island

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Compensation:

$50-60k bonus potential

Key Accountabilities and Workstreams:

• Work with sales managers, sales representatives, and brand personnel in the planning, development and execution of programs and activities in the on-premise and off -premise exposure.
• Implement and ensure the execution of brand standards and objectives at the key account level including distribution, securing drink menus/lists, and account activation
• Assist in creating, executing, analyzing, and tracking all on-premise programs
• Assist with establishing and tracking sales incentive programs
• Assist in the development of monthly business drivers and sales planning activities
• Provide analytical support to RID manager and related suppliers
• Keep informed of competitive activity in the market and communicate to management through solution based process
• Manage time and schedule in order to execute work-withs; for example, working the trade and managing key strategic accounts across the on-premise 3-4 days per week
• Establish “Key” account list for executional excellence
• Support and participate in the execution of high profile PR/sampling events
• Utilize brand expertise to execute trade sampling and staff training/education in the on-premise
• Act as liaison to customer base by supporting and assisting their sales and marketing efforts
• Assist division managers in setting up trade surveys and participate in the execution of sales and merchandising drives
• Utilize and be fluent in the use of industry tools: Diver/driller, Repsly, On Trak, and any other data tools moving forward.
• Assist in managing all channel POS

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2 years of prior customer facing experience
• High school diploma or equivalent; College degree encouraged but not required
• Ability to effectively use technology such as smartphone apps, microsoft office (including excel), and email
• Ability to lift 25lbs repetitively
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road