Sales Development Representative (Full‑time)

About the role

The Sales Development Representative will support multiple territories, rotating as needed to maximise sales of supplier brands to trade accounts. This full‑time position combines direct sales outreach, merchandising support, and account management to drive brand visibility and revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Call on accounts and create efficient daily routing patterns.
• Deliver professional sales presentations, promoting displays, 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 remittances where permissible.
• Conduct educational training seminars for account staff on brand portfolios.
• Handle customer issues, complaints, and special delivery circumstances, escalating to management as needed.
• Strategise sales and merchandising objectives using pricing and product programming data.
• Complete required surveys for national account compliance.
• Manage receivables, process credits and returns, and follow up on aged balances.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings to stay informed on supplier activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience.
• Strong results‑orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic PC skills.