Sales Trainee

About the Role

This is a training role designed to prepare the Sales Trainee (ST) for the Account Sales Manager (ASM) role. The primary function is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during absences or for special projects. The ST will collaborate with management to nurture customer relationships across sales, merchandising, and operations for both large and small format "off premise" stores. The ST must service all customers safely, productively, and professionally, adhering to Red Bull's executional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• TRAINING:
• Participate in a training program to become eligible for Account Sales Manager (ASM) roles.
• Remain in the ST role up to 12 months upon successful program completion and certification, or until an ASM or qualified role becomes available (whichever comes first).
• Interview for available ASM or other qualified roles upon program completion and certification.
• The ST role is an at-will position.
• Exceptions to the 12-month period may be granted for high performance, role availability, and certification completion.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN:
• Understand the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand, and its products.
• Build and protect the Red Bull brand by ensuring proper product rotation for freshness.
• Establish and maintain proper brand flow according to Red Bull standards.
• Build and maintain friendly, professional customer relationships to drive sales.
• DAILY PREPARATION:
• Obtain all necessary tools (insights, displays, Point of Sale, pricing, etc.) to execute the daily plan.
• Communicate effectively with ASMs/DSMs on daily priorities.
• Train with ASMs.
• IN ROUTE SUPPORT:
• Execute global strategy for In-Store Execution, measured by Winning vs Competition (WVC) & Perfect Store Audit (PSA).
• Cover ASM routes as needed.
• Meet daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on sales, distributions, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.
• OFF ROUTE SUPPORT:
• Support the team with audits, blitzes, display building, and merchandising to drive sales.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid US Driver’s License
• Obtainment of DOT Medical card
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays
• English

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and sales is a plus.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

Base salary range: $19.95 - $22.05 / hourly