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Red Bull

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Florence
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be at least 21, have a valid US driver's license and DOT medical card, lift 25 lbs, and ideally have customer service or sales experience. English required; other languages a plus.
  • You will support sales initiatives, cover ASM routes, maintain customer relationships, execute daily plans, track KPIs, and assist in merchandising and audits to drive sales.

Requirements

  • Valid US Driver’s License and obtainment of DOT Medical card
  • Obtainment of DOT Medical card
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Experience in customer service and sales is a plus
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays
  • English; additional languages an advantage

Responsibilities

  • This is a training role that is made to prepare the Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The role primarily is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during vacation, sickness, injury or any special projects as needed. The ST will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small format “off premise” stores. The ST must effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner in compliance with Red Bull executional standards.
  • The Sales Trainee (ST) is a training role.
  • Upon successful participation in the training program, the ST is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager (ASM) roles.
  • Upon completion of the program and certification, if no ASM or otherwise qualified role is available AND the ST is meeting performance standards, the employee may remain in the ST role up to 12-months OR until an ASM or another qualified role is available (whichever comes first).
  • Once an ASM or another qualified role is available, the certified ST must interview for that available role.
  • If promotion to the role of ACCOUNT SALES MANAGER (or other role) does not happen prior to the expiration of the 12-mos completion period, the SALES TRAINEE role will be vacated due to end of assignment unless an exception applies.
  • For exception, based on continued high performance, no open roles and certification completion, a manager may extend the 12-month completion period an additional 6-months.
  • The ST role is an at-will position, meaning that the Company or ST can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without cause.
  • Understand and Learn the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand and products
  • Build and protect the Red Bull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product.
  • Set proper brand flow following Red Bull standards.
  • Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with your customers to increase sales and selling.
  • Obtain all tools (insights, displays, Point of Sale, Pricing, etc.) to execute the daily plan.
  • Effectively communicate with the ASMs/DSMs on daily priorities.
  • Train with ASMs
  • Global Strategy for In-Store Execution measured by Winning vs Competition (WVC) & Perfect Store Audit (PSA).
  • Cover ASM routes as needed.
  • Meet daily KPI focused on the following areas: sales, distributions, pricing, display, new accounts and merchandising.
  • Support the team with audits, blitz, building of displays, merchandising to effectively drive the sales business.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Sales Trainee position?

The primary purpose of the Sales Trainee position is to prepare the individual for the Account Sales Manager role by supporting sales initiatives and providing route coverage for the ASM as needed.

What happens after successfully completing the Sales Trainee training program?

Upon successful participation in the training program, the Sales Trainee is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager roles.

How long can a Sales Trainee remain in the role if no Manager position is available?

A Sales Trainee may remain in the role for up to 12 months, or until an Account Sales Manager or another qualified role becomes available, whichever comes first.

Is the Sales Trainee role an at-will position?

Yes, the Sales Trainee role is an at-will position, meaning that either the Company or the Sales Trainee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all.

What are some responsibilities under the Business Acumen section?

Responsibilities include understanding the basics of Red Bull and its distribution, building and protecting the brand through proper product rotation, and establishing friendly and professional relationships with customers to increase sales.

What skills are required for the Sales Trainee position?

A valid US Driver's License, obtaining a DOTMedical card, being at least 21 years of age, and customer service or sales experience are required. The ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds is also necessary, along with proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

What type of support does the Sales Trainee provide during routes?

The Sales Trainee covers ASM routes as needed and works to meet daily KPIs focused on sales, distribution, pricing, displays, new accounts, and merchandising.

Is prior experience in sales necessary for the Sales Trainee position?

While prior experience in customer service and sales is a plus, it is not explicitly required.

What additional duties may a Sales Trainee perform?

A Sales Trainee may support the team with audits, building displays, merchandising, and other duties as assigned.

What is the age requirement for this position?

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for the Sales Trainee position.

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Red Bull

Red Bull Gives Wings to People and Ideas

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Red Bull Gives Wings to People and Ideas. This drives us - and all we do - since 1987. Today, Red Bull operates in over 170 countries selling more than 7.9 billion cans annually and growing! Above all, our people remain the essential ingredient in bringing the Red Bull brand to life. Becoming the #1 energy drink in the world is a journey of passion and hard work. It’s about asking ourselves every day: how can we do it better? Check out our open roles to become part of the world of Red Bull.