Sales Development Representative – On‑Premise (Los Angeles West)

About the role

We are looking for a Sales Development Representative to work on‑premise in the Los Angeles West area. The role will rotate across multiple territories, focusing on maximizing sales of supplier brands to trade accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Visit accounts and follow daily routes using an efficient routing pattern.
• Deliver professional sales presentations, promoting display ideas, new products, cold‑box, shelf, back‑bar placements, drink and wine lists, and promotions.
• Maintain product levels by taking inventory and restocking shelves where legally permitted.
• Use point‑of‑sale materials to ensure maximum brand visibility.
• Collect payments and deliver checks or other remittances where allowed.
• Conduct educational training seminars for account staff on brand portfolios.
• Handle customer issues, complaints, and special delivery circumstances, escalating as needed.
• Plan sales and merchandising strategies based on pricing, product programming, and historical purchase data.
• Complete required surveys to ensure national account compliance.
• Achieve distribution, volume, and activity targets set by management.
• Process credits, returns, and manage aged receivables.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings to stay informed on company and supplier updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience.
• Full‑time availability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC applications.