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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

C T S Distributing

Thornton/westminster, CO

Job Description:

Job Description:
Position Summary

The Sales Representative is responsible for maximizing sales of the brands represented by the company to customers in an assigned territory by direct contact, and by prospecting new accounts. You must be willing to execute sales plans and special promotions towards the achievement of predetermined sales goals. The sales rep will also service customers with special product deliveries on short notices, and other customer sales needs. Service of these customers may also include actual placement of temporary and permanent point of sale material within retail accounts and Special Promotions events in on premise accounts



Essential Functions


Solicit sales in assigned accounts to achieve sales objectives as well as evaluate new business opportunities

Ensure the development of existing accounts within the sales territory.

Develops and prospects new accounts that open in the assigned marketing area

Introduces new products, new promotions and provides additional marketing service to customers

Delivers product or other related merchandise when required

Position requires intermittent standing, sitting, walking, bending, squatting, twisting and lifting. The ability to frequently lift and/or move 30 to 40 pound cases, ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50-pound cases and stand for extended periods of time

Analyzes information on competitive products, promotions, pricing and marketing policies?

Handles all customer issues in a timely and efficient manner within Company guidelines

Ensure supplier distribution goals are met within territory including work withs/ ride-alongs and special events

Work flexible hours which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays depending on the territory

Extensive travel (70% - 85%) by automobile. Must maintain a personal vehicle for performance and safety. Must maintain at least $100,000/$300,000 in automobile insurance and $50,000 in property damage insurance at all times.

Maintain personal appearance and integrity to meet the standards of performance established by the company

Performs other related duties assigned

Manages account via: Distribution, Displays, Shelf, Cold Box, Pricing, POS and servicing every account in the assigned territory on a regular basis

Ensures every accounts A/R stays in good standing with the company

Manages back stock, displays, POS and product rotation between deliveries


Preferred Qualifications


Standard working knowledge of wine and spirits

Two (2) years of adult beverage, product sales, hospitality experience, and/or College Degree

Must be 21 years of age or older

Strong communication skills with good verbal, persuasion, and writing ability

Basic Mathematical functions on pricing and percentages

Ability to pass a drug test, background check and have a clean MV record.

Have existing relationships with alcohol-related businesses in territory (i.e. restaurants and retail stores)

Must live in the assigned territory

Internally motivated applicants are preferred


About Company:


Company is family owned since 1993. We strive to provide the absolute finest wines to the Colorado marketplace. For over 20 years our comprehensive selection of wholesale wines have been made available to top restaurants, hotels and retail outlets throughout the state of Colorado. Our hand-selected wines represent an extensive variety of remarkable vineyards from around the world. Our Company offers a broad range of pricing, from inexpensive values to premier, top of the line classics.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Monday, April 1st
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Compensation:
$6O,OOO.OO

Contact Information:

C T S Distributing
Julie Mearkle