Sales Development Specialist II - DSD Field; Remote

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Sales Development Specialist II - DSD Field role is to support internal customers and facilitate communication. The position will work closely with the DSD Sales Managers, Regional Sales Manager and Director of Sales to support sales strategies and tactics to increase retention and growth of the DSD distribution network.

Essential Functions

• Support the DSD Sales Managers cultivation of the National DSD distribution network through in market support, education and training on all new DSD Distributor's brought into the Niagara network through this strategic expansion.
• DSD Field Specialist will be focused solely on developing DSD execution within each of these distributor's territories through the following actions:
  • Scheduled weekly visits to contracted DSD Distributors
  • Facilitate DSD training and communication on all Niagara strategies, portfolio opportunities through education to Niagara, Portfolio of brands and how these should be managed and sold by the DSD distribution teams
  • Field training and ride-alongs to conduct hands on training at the retail account level with Sales and Merchandising members of the DSD distributor.
  • Evaluate, analyze and use field reporting tools to measure effectiveness of DSD distributor support of all Niagara brands and strategies.
  • Review this Data with DSD Sales manager and director on weekly calls once activity has been captured
  • Educate DSD distributor leadership on observations and capture of this critical data.
  • Ensure all blocking and tackling that supports Niagara brands and strategies are being performed on each of these market visits and ride-alongs
  • Train the DSD distribution team on up-selling Niagara brands and why this is important. Support the relationship through building on these relationships
  • Communication with Niagara internal teams on any DSD related opportunities around Transportation, Planning, Customer Service, Sourcing, Accounting, Legal, and Manufacturing. (Problem Solve)
  • Facilitate quality questions/resolution, audits, and other sales related quality requests
  • Assist with customer level documentation requests for promotions, special items, etc.
  • Work with DSD Sales Managers and Director on any Retail Customer specific bid support and new item rollout closures.
• Triage customer and account issues and partner with all teams to identify resolutions
• Facilitate execution of all special programs (ex. causal marketing, cross-promotional, special bonus pack promotions, etc.)
• Work closely with Sales leadership and DSD distributors to understand internal goals and executing specific programs that meet Niagara and customer sales objectives
  • Optimize use of customer reporting tools and proprietary systems. Generate all required reports and analyze data to identify business trends and opportunities
• Support Sales Managers efforts to achieve annual Forecast Accuracy
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and Advanced PowerPoint skills
• Travel: 75%
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar DSD distribution environment
  • 2 Years - Experience in similar position
  • 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

* experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years
    - Experience in Field or similar Sales/DSD distribution environment
  • 2 Years
    - Experience in similar position
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

* experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies:

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over…