Job description

About the job
ASPIRE® Healthy Energy Drinks is seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) / Sales Rep for the Chicago Market specifically for the Convenience store channel. The Chicago BDM's exclusive responsibility will be increasing total convenience store sales in both the downtown and suburban markets via New Store Openings, display placements, upselling current locations etc. Applicants should be excited by the idea of owning the market and developing new relationships.

About Aspire

ASPIRE® is a great tasting, lightly sparkling, healthy energy drink with no calories,
no sugar, and no carbs. Natural premium green tea and guarana seed extract
deliver and everyday lift with smooth, sustained energy at the level of a strong
cup of coffee. All-natural plant-based B&C vitamins support mental focus, and
other natural nutrients contribute to overall health. Aspire delivers an
exceptional physical and mental lift experience our passionate consumers love.
Most importantly, ASPIRE tastes great with 9 delicious flavors. The brand is
expanding quickly and is now available in over 6,000 grocery, mass, and drug
retailers in 48 U.S. States, and club and grocery stores in 4 countries. We are an
adaptive organization with a start-up feel. The culture is demanding and fast-
paced where everyone works together to build a brand they feel passionately
about.

Responsibilities

• Visit 15+ stores per day with the major focus of opening up new doors
• Work with local distribution partners to secure placement in new stores
• Maintain store level / franchise owner relationships to upsell (displays, SKUs) and increase sales per outlet
• Increase sales in both downtown and key suburban markets

Qualifications

• Eagerness to want to win in a competitive sector, in competitive store
• 1-3 years’ experience in CPG and/or convenience
• Presentation and selling skills
• Knowledge for the market
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Presentation and selling skills

• Reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement)
• Passion for healthy, better-for-you products