Business Development Representative - Advantage Solutions - Madison, WI

• Competitive pay rates
• Monthly incentives up to $1000 for specific KPIs
• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• $500 per month car and $50 cell phone allowance
• Generous Paid Time-Off

• Build and maintain relationships with both on and off premise owners and managers within key territory
• Increase rate of sale for key brands within the category portfolio; wine, spirits, seltzers, flavored malt beverages and more
• Deliver execution excellence via merchandising store resets and POS placement
• Utilize data analytics to identify gaps and opportunities for increasing volume and distribution
• Execute best in class consumer activation via sampling, sponsorships and events
• Provide market intelligence on local and regional activities
• Achieve and/or exceed monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Access to reliable transportation within your territory is critical
• Prior experience working in traditional retail (CPG) and/or bars or restaurants preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to develop strategic plans and make sound decisions to grow the business
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships and customer satisfaction
• Flexible and adaptable; Impeccable time management skills
• Strong computer skills and daily Internet access
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency

• Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores and markets.
• Delivering consistent market level contact and administration as per client and customer standards.
• Effectively gaining front end and main aisle presence of client brands.

• Implement strategies to meet or exceed goals for assigned stores and markets.
• Growing POS for client brands by selling incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-grammed locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock conditions.
• Analyzes and develops business plans each Quarter that identifies opportunities to grow sales within their territory.

• Follows team sales call standards and strategically implements a call coverage plan that meets the business needs of client and the retail customer.
• Administration/Reporting: Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, expense reports, etc.

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

• This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

• Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job

• 3-5 years of experience in Sales

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.