Assistant Account Manager, Off-Premise

The Assistant Account Manager works alongside our Off-Premise Sales Team to ensure a positive retail experience for our partners and customers. This salesperson will ensure that the Pepin retail partners experience top-tier customer service and product execution.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time, Monday – Friday; 6:00 AM start unless Supervisor adjusts the work week.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Holiday duty is required.
• Must have schedule flexibility.

OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATIVE

• Must have experience consistently running sales routes.
• Build a positive relationship with all retail customers.
• Meet or exceed PDC Merchandising Standards.
• Build displays and participate in cooler resets as needed.
• Develop product orders and meet all required QD’s for all accounts. Help with sales orders when needed.
• Responsible for quality control of all products in all accounts and manage movement of close coded products.
• Educate and inform retailers on all current and upcoming sales promotions.
• Prepare all accounts prior to delivery (i.e. back stock).
• Responsible for maintenance of damaged product in all accounts on route.
• Monitor condition of paper and permanent Point of Sales materials and maintain current Point of Sales materials in vehicle.
• Manage hot-shot delivery needs of retailers.
• Required to return to all supermarkets in the afternoons during high volume periods (Holidays) for additional service.
• Responsible for execution of all chain programs and advertising features.
• Strive for additional sales and display opportunities.
• Strive for additional shelf space at all accounts.
• Maintain distribution for all brands and packages according to Pepin Distributing Company.
• Responsible for participation and accurate documentation of all sales contests.
• Maintain required call frequency for each account.
• Responsible for attending special activities and events (i.e. grand openings, samplings, promotions, etc.).
• Review current sales information (promotion bulletins, Mobility collateral, IDIG, IRI, email).
• Certified in BrewU Selling Skills and any other required training.
• Must always have cell phone and be available to manage your accounts.
• Work with and mentor Merchandisers.

• Report directly to Off-Premise Market Manager.
• Daily team communication with Market Manager, Assistant Account Manager, and Merchandisers.
• Maintain quality appearance as outlined in PDC employee handbook.
• Maintain Mobility route book with all required information including build ups, messages, notes for instruction.
• Track all PFP/KPI/Mobility, Go Spot Check Data Surveys during sales calls.
• Monitor competitive promotional/pricing activities and report significant marketing strategies or beverage law violations to Off-Premise Sales Manager.
• Submit new account information and any changes to the Data Processing Department.
• Meet all syncing deadlines.
• Attend all meetings, seminars, and training scheduled by management.
• Monitors no sale list on a bi-weekly basis.
• Responsible for all equipment issued by Pepin Distributing.
• Maintain company vehicle to PDC standards and report repair needs immediately to the Maintenance Shop.
• General proficiency with standard office suite software as well as industry-specific software like VIP and the ability to learn new software and programs as needed.
• May be called upon by management to perform other duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 65 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, and climb repeatedly.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pass/maintain DOT physical requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.