High End Business Development Representative (St. Petersburg, FL)

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Job description

Budweiser. Bud Light. Stella Artois. Michelob ULTRA. That's right, over 100 of America's most loved brands, to be exact. But there's so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're looking for people like you to join our shared dream of bringing people together for a better world. Are you up for the Challenge?

The HE BDR will be accountable for ensuring that sales goals are met by strategically increasing sales volume through sustainable growth. This position involves a considerable amount of time in market visiting on premise and off premise retailers, educating and building existing and new relationships in order to forge strong partnerships.

• Responsible for selling in High End products & programs to the assigned retailer route and increasing distribution and volume across the key on premise and key off-premise accounts.
• Follows consistent store visit schedule and inputs into assigned system
• Builds relationship with local wholesaler team(s): sales reps, merchandiser, team leads, sign-shop, etc. Assists wholesaler representative with the selling-in of trade solutions, sampling activations, and POC placement
• Implements sales performance measures and targets using brand priorities with wholesalers while assisting in achieving expected results.
• Makes daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, sales data tools, and changes in climate, competitive activity and special promotional activities.
• Utilizes sales history, data tools, and competitive activity to manage territory and retailers.
• Promotes and builds brand awareness of assigned portfolio
• Executes events and promotional activities - sampling, engraving, training (may include evenings and weekends)
• Improves velocity in accounts by building displays, driving distribution, resetting coolers, displaying POS items, educating retail employees, hand selling, sampling, securing features, and developing promotional programs.
• Adheres of local alcoholic beverage laws

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business, or related field preferred
• Certified Cicerone or Certified Beer Server licensing preferred
• Conducts work in a sitting and standing position primarily; however, job requires walking, bending, stooping, light lifting, and the ability to travel
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting PowerPoint and Excel information
• Beer/alcohol industry knowledge with level 1 Cicerone/Beer Server Certification is preferred

Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today- and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations, and stronger communities.

Challenge Accepted! Apply Today!

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity, and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.