Craft Beverage Sales Support Representative - Akron, OH

Cavalier Distributing is the distributor for a portfolio of premier specialty beverages across Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Founded in 1992, Cavalier has been partnering with some of the finest suppliers across the Craft and Import Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Non-alcoholic beverage sectors to meet all the beverage needs for our customers. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and knowledgeable sales expertise in servicing our more than 10,000 accounts.

Cavalier offers competitive compensation, a great 401(k) match, comprehensive medical and ancillary benefit coverage, and opportunities for growth. So, join our team of over 450 passionate sales, delivery, warehouse, logistic and support professionals today!

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for merchandising Cavalier products across various locations, including chain accounts, convenience stores, and supermarkets.

Your key responsibilities as a Sales Support Representative will include maintaining premium shelf space and displays, and ensuring open and effective communication with your sales representatives and district manager. This position will specifically support the Akron, Canton and surrounding areas.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective customer relations and promote the good will of the company.
• Ensure that all products are rotated and code policy is followed.
• Successful sale, distribution and placement of all Cavalier products.
• Assist in resets and displaying merchandise during peak seasonal roll out to chains.
• Assist DSM in covering routes for Sales Representatives on vacation.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities and industry trends.
• Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise.
• Execute monthly goals as related to business activities.
• Attend monthly District Sales Manager meetings.
• Maintain adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, Life Voluntary Insurance
• Health Reimbursement and Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Reimbursement for Craft Beer Purchases
• Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Auto Allowance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, Company Sales Representatives, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates including evenings and/or weekends for special events.

Physical Requirements: (Lifting-Exactly how much, bending, climbing, driving equipment, etc.).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to fill orders.
• Ability to handle product generally weighing 0 - 165 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and have reliable transportation.

**Because of the nature of this position, all candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply and must apply for a solicitor’s license with the state of Ohio.