Sales Trainee

Job Description

Sales Trainee | Red Bull Distribution Company

The Tone:
This is an early career training role at Red Bull Distribution Company, a leader in distributing energy drinks. This position is designed to prepare individuals for future Account Sales Manager roles. The Sales Trainee plays a crucial part in supporting sales initiatives, ensuring continuous route coverage, and fostering strong customer relationships across various retail formats. It’s a foundational role for building the next generation of sales professionals who will uphold Red Bull’s brand standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career Training
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To support sales operations, provide essential route coverage, and develop into a proficient Account Sales Manager.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training and Development: Participate in a structured training program to become eligible for open Account Sales Manager positions.
• Business Acumen: Build and protect the Red Bull brand by ensuring product freshness, setting proper brand flow, and fostering strong customer relationships to increase sales.
• Daily Preparation: Gather all necessary tools and communicate effectively with ASMs/DSMs to ensure successful execution of daily sales plans.
• In-Route Support: Cover Account Sales Manager routes as needed, servicing customers, and meeting daily Key Performance Indicators for sales, distribution, pricing, displays, and merchandising.
• Off-Route Support: Assist the sales team with audits, blitz activities, building displays, and merchandising efforts to effectively drive overall sales business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Must possess a valid US Driver’s License and be able to obtain a DOT Medical card; must be at least 21 years of age.
• Skills: Capability to safely operate a vehicle and maintain customer relationships; ability to execute sales plans, ensure proper product rotation, and lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory.
• Bonus: Prior experience in customer service and sales is beneficial; proficiency in English with additional languages being an advantage.