Relief Account Manager - Eagle Rock Distributing Company

Ready to work in an exciting industry with great development potential? We're looking for committed professionals like you to support our growth in Colorado - come see what it's like to be an Eagle Rocker.

From locations in Pueblo, Durango, Colorado Springs, Littleton, Denver, Loveland, and now, Grand Junction and Commerce City, Eagle Rock distributes a broad portfolio of beer, wine and spirits -- including Anheuser-Busch and Sazerac -- products across Colorado. Along with competitive pay and benefits, our hard-working associates have the opportunity to grow their careers into sales, delivery, warehousing and more!

About the Opportunity

The Relief Account Manager contributes to the success of the company by maximizing the sales and marketing of supplier brands in assigned off-premise accounts through consultative sales techniques, the building of strong relationships with key decision makers and effective planning, selling, merchandising and communication that permits achievement of company and supplier objectives. This entry-level sales position is a perfect opportunity to learn and grow in the exciting beverage distributing industry.

This is a full-time position that supports routes in Denver and surrounding areas. Based on customer demands and business operational needs, this position may require some work on weekends.

Job Duties Include:

• Providing vacation coverage and other support to Account Managers.

• Leveraging consultative sales skills and positive relationships with accounts to Solicit products in a defined route area while operating a company vehicle.

• Managing inventory through regular counts, rotation, maintenance and removal of close-to-code product.

• Actively managing and maintaining positive working relationships with our retail partners.

• Developing and implementing sales promotions to encourage distribution and product growth. Constantly seek to identify new opportunities to grow our existing portfolio.

• Establishing sales promotions through displays and samplings

• Ensuring marketing and sales support materials are displayed in each retail outlet.

• Securing the best possible selling position for our products (including primary displays, coolers, etc.). Place all brand POS materials including neons, glassware, paper goods, and display enhancers in order to establish a “look of the leader”.

• Maintaining strong lines of communication with delivery drivers and merchandisers to execute daily duties and merchandising expectations.

• Understanding and complying with all Eagle Rock Distributing Company policies and procedures.

• Operating vehicles and conducting work duties safely and in accordance with established policies.

• Attending all required Company meetings. Taking initiative in the development of and actively participates in personal growth and development plans.

Necessary Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Prior sales experience preferred

• Prior experience in the beverage alcohol industry and/or distribution preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to meet company MVR and insurability standard

• Exhibits a sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results

• Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities

• Works effectively individually or in a team environment

• Remains highly organized in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize product knowledge, sales techniques and account characteristics,

• Adheres closely to company policies and procedure and all relevant laws

• Communicates clearly, proactively and effectively with co-workers, leadership, suppliers and accounts

• Displays strong customer service skills

• Possesses strong attention to detail

• Exercises sound judgement in decision-making

• Takes initiative to complete regular responsibilities, assigned tasks and achieve goals

• Exhibits competence when using technology that includes, but is not limited to: tablets, cell phones, standard office equipment and systems, sales and warehouse management software.

At Eagle Rock, safety is the first priority. To enjoy this job to the fullest, it's important that our drivers be able to meet the physical demands of the position, which include:

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending/crouching and reaching in front and above the head

• May require sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• Regularly lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 lbs.

• Occasionally lifts, pushes or pulls items up to 70 lbs. (with or without assistance)

• Job duties are primarily performed inside and outside customer accounts

• Occasional work in an office and/or warehouse environment is required

• Experiences exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions

About Us

The history of Eagle Rock Distributing Company goes all the way back the Prohibition Era with Atlanta Beverage Company selling non-alcoholic beer and Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Eagle Rock Distributing Company was formed in 2000 and today we distribute a wide-array of premium and craft beers, cider, import beers, wines, spirits, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and local products out of our locations in Georgia and Colorado. One thing that hasn't changed since our beginnings, however, is our unwavering commitment to our employees and loyal customers.

Eagle Rock entered the Colorado market in late-2020, assuming distribution operations for Anheuser-Busch products across the state. Today, we have over 500 employees in the state, operating out of 8 locations, and continue to welcome new positions to support our growth in the state.

Eagle Rock’s mission is to challenge our employees to incorporate innovation and work to better the company’s portfolio. We do this by offering world-class service and living out our core values of Family, Loyalty, Community, and Teamwork in everything that we do.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $47,000 per year

(Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon route, geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level)

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic AD&D Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with company match.

The Company provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex of other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Disclaimer:

The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Eagle Rock Distributing Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.