Outside Sales Associate

Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Durham, NC


 
 

Primary Functions: 

Market and sell Coca-Cola products to new customers while maintaining existing customer relationships. Responsible for communicating Company programs to customers and asset assignment. 

Duties: 

  • Research, plan and execute cold calls, via in person and/or electronically in search of new business. 
  • Represent Company in presentation of programs and products. 
  • Preparation of Company presentation documents to new and existing customers. 
  • Maintain existing customer relationships via visits and annual reviews. 
  • Implement partnership programs to grow business. 
  • Track new business to ensure Company volume/growth guidelines are attained. 
  • Respond to customer inquiries. 
  • Request and coordinate assets for customers. 
  • Represent Company at sponsored events, i.e. samplings, civic organizations. 
  • Company sponsored events may require work on nights and weekends. 
  • Assist in other Sales and Marketing areas with special projects/deadlines as needed. 
  • Maintain safe and orderly work environment. 
  • Work closely with assigned Full Line Operators to ensure Company goals are attained. 
  • Submit monthly, or as needed, reports regarding goals and profitability. 
  • Work closely with food service outlet NAE to ensure Company goals are attained. 
  • Maintain and submit weekly call log.  
  • Perform other duties needed to ensure overall Company profitability. 

Qualifications 

  • Requires a High school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma 
  • At least three years’ experience in outside sales, cold calling on new business 
  • Outstanding Customer Service Skills 
  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external contacts 
  • Consistent and timely follow through 
  • Must be able to identify and resolve any concerns and convert them to opportunities 
  • Ability to qualify accounts to ensure overall profitability and asset management 
  • Availability to work some nights and weekends 
  • Ability to Analyze new and existing accounts independently to generate growth and overall
    profitability 
  • Computer skills must include PowerPoint, MS Office programs, Outlook, Excel, Internet research 
  • Ability to create and analyze spreadsheets 
  • Social media skills a plus 
  • Prefer experience with Corporate Level Customers, Corporate Food Service Locations, Full Line
    Vending Operations and Full Service Operations 
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills 
  • Professional appearance 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision 
  • Ability to sit for at least 6-8 hours/daily 
  • Ability to walk/stand at least 8 hours/daily 
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally 
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds over shoulders occasionally 
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds at least once a month 
  • Must have current driver’s license and dependable transportation, position will require use of
    personal vehicle 
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus 
  • Ability to pass the company background and Motor Vehicle Report check and the company drug
    testing requirements 

Equal Opportunity Employer of Disabilities/Veterans 

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