Flex Support Rep

Job Vision:

Ensure that 7G Distributing will drive profitable volume growth market share and maintain its position among Suppliers as a leading distributor through implementing effective sales and merchandising strategies. This will in part be accomplished by:

• Focusing on areas and factors where 7G Distributing must improve in order to win long-term sustainable market share while the sales team is focused on detailed tactical execution.
• Ensuring best-in-market DSD service to all accounts through best-in-class execution and maintaining superior partner relationships with retailers and Suppliers.
• Serve as a role model for 7G Distributing by establishing mutual respect with management and co-workers. Lead by example to promote teamwork cooperation and enhanced morale.
• Operate with candor integrity and professionalism is all 7G Distributing interfaces.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to perform all functions of pre-sales merchandising and special events
• Ability to adjust daily schedules to be relief for pre-sales merchandising draft or special events
• Increase volume and distribution by supplier/brand/sku for assigned accounts as established by 7G
• Maintain and/or grow market share for assigned accounts as set forth by 7G as measured in competitive sales reports
• Sell new package placements and tap handles as prioritized and directed by monthly sales goal (All 7G brands)
• Dominate merchandising in all assigned accounts
• Prepare and transmit orders consistent with retail needs and 7G goals before the stated order cut-off time
• Utilize the handheld order entry and account management computer as a selling tool ensuring all products are reviewed in order to prevent out of stocks and hot shots
• Advise and train retailers and their employees in the proper methods of selling merchandising and pricing products always putting the needs of the retailer first
• Be aware of competitive trends in the market adjust selling strategies accordingly to ensure 7G is winning in the marketplace. Communicate competitive trends and intelligence to the Team Leader
• Maintain control of retailer inventories to ensure adequate product is available for sale while minimizing out of stocks
• Achieve point of service (POS) execution dominance versus competition
• Improve sales of all 7G products by building displays and placing POS materials according to 7G Distributing Supplier and retailer guidelines
• Utilize POS effectively by gaining the #1 position and matching available POS with account type
• Ensure that product is rotated per the 7G Distributing rotation policies and procedures
• Provide Bulk delivery assistance as required
• Maintain a Fresh look to POS ensuring all POS is current clean and in working order
• Complete daily merchandising worksheets examining and disclosing all out-of-stocks shelf-outs and time spent merchandising accounts
• Demonstrate initiative in gaining placement displays and reduced prices on promoted brands/packages
• Adhere to the Rotation policy eliminating out of code product
• Work as a team with Sales and Delivery personnel

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months sales/related on the job experience
• Computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Windows Office Suite and Web Based Applications
• Drivers license and meetinsurability requirements
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds at times regularly.