Summit Beverage

Distributes beer wine and other beverages in Montana

Relief Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKalispell, MT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A valid Montana driver's license and a good driving record are required.
Sales experience is required; experience in beer, wine, or beverage sales is preferred.
Merchandising experience in grocery or retail is preferred.
The ability to routinely lift 35–55 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, and stand, bend, and kneel throughout the day is required.
The ability to travel between accounts in Montana weather and occasionally work 8–10 hour days is required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build customer relationships are required.
The candidate must be organized, dependable, and accurate with records and details.
The candidate must be at least 21 years old for alcohol beverage sales.

Responsibilities

Run sales routes efficiently, visit each account on schedule, and identify new sales opportunities.
Present products, take orders, and close sales to keep customers stocked and meet volume and distribution goals.
Manage inventory levels, collect payments, and maintain accurate route records.
Build displays, execute advertising features, and perform resets to compete effectively.
Resolve customer questions and issues promptly and professionally.
When not covering a route, stock, rotate, and face products on shelves, in coolers, and on displays.
Work back stock and check product pricing, rotation, and placement.
Remove outdated or damaged products to maintain quality standards.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is a plus; equivalent experience is accepted.

Description

Why Summit Beverage?

As a Relief Sales Representative, you'll step in to run sales routes when a teammate is out, and spend the rest of your time merchandising in our key accounts. You'll learn every route in the market, work with a wide range of customers (retail, bars, restaurants), and build the experience that can lead to a route of your own.

What You'll Do

When covering a sales route:

Run the route efficiently, calling on each account on schedule and spotting new sales opportunities
Present products, take orders and close sales to keep customers stocked and hit volume and distribution goals
Manage inventory levels, collect payments and keep route records accurate and up to date
Build displays, execute ad features and perform resets that beat the competition
Resolve customer questions and issues quickly and professionally

When there's no route to cover:

Merchandise in stores: stock, rotate and face product on shelves, in coolers and on displays
Work back stock and check pricing, rotation and placement
Pull outdated or damaged product to keep our quality standards high

What We Offer

Monday–Friday schedule: weekends off
Mileage reimbursement
A path to your own route: learn the whole market and grow your sales career
Variety: different routes, customers and challenges each week
Competitive Pay & Great Insurance Benefits
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off

Requirements

What You'll Need

Valid Montana driver's license and a good driving record
Sales experience, ideally in beer, wine or beverage (a bachelor's degree is a plus, and equivalent experience counts)
Merchandising experience in grocery or retail is a plus.
Ability to lift 35–55lbs. routinely (up to 75lbs. occasionally) and stand, bend and kneel throughout the day
Comfortable traveling between accounts in all Montana weather, with occasional 8–10 hour days
Strong communication skills and a knack for building relationships with customers
Organized, dependable and accurate with records and details
Must be 21+ (alcohol beverage sales)

Ready to Join Us?Summit Beverage is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Summit Beverage

Distributes beer wine and other beverages in Montana

Summit Beverage is a Montana beverage distributor selling beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks to retail and hospitality accounts. Its sales, warehouse, delivery and merchandising teams move products from suppliers to stores, bars and restaurants, then support inventory rotation and in-store displays. The company operates offices in Missoula, Butte and Kalispell and works with beverage producers to build brands across its service territory. Its portfolio includes established and emerging drinks, with customer support spanning product selection, local delivery and account service. The family business dates to 1968, adopted the Summit Beverage name in 2005 and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Missoula, MT
Founded: 1968

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