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Associate Sales Representative - Metro Boston (Quality Beverage) Description As an Associate Sales Representative, you\'ll be responsible for expanding brand distribution and driving sales across the Quality Beverage portfolio. You\'ll visit open accounts, provide backup support for sales reps on vacation, and build strong relationships with clients in your territory to deliver excellent customer service. This role requires a mix of sales strategy, relationship management, and collaboration with internal teams like merchandising and graphics to grow sales through targeted marketing efforts. This position supports the Metro Boston area of Massachusetts. Key Accountabilities: Build new brands and expand distribution across Quality\'s product portfolio Visit open accounts and cover sales routes when sales representatives are out of the office or unavailable Build and maintain active and close relationships with accounts in the assigned territory to provide the highest level of customer service satisfaction Analyze customer needs and create tailored solutions, following through to execution Attend general sales meetings to stay informed on company initiatives and sales targets Achieve sales and placement goals within your assigned territory Collaborate with merchandising and graphics teams to optimize the use of marketing materials and POS for maximum sales impact Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Self-motivated and results-oriented with a strong passion for sales Energetic and skilled at building relationships, with a drive to succeed Beverage industry, restaurant, or retail experience is a plus Strong time-management and communication abilities Education/Training/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred Must have a valid Massachusetts driver\'s license, registration, and reliable access to a car Physical Demands and Environment: Regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and up to 40 pounds occasionally Expect to be on your feet a lot, either standing or walking throughout the day Requires a good amount of mental focus to handle complex tasks that need concentrated effort and attention to detail Includes travel and facing various weather conditions when visiting customers, prospects, or vendors Potential for accidents due to road travel, including traffic incidents, delivery of goods, or the setup of displays, so staying alert and careful is important