Account Sales Trainee

JAMES EDWARD & COMPANIES GROUP • Cartersville, GA

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This training role prepares the Account Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The position primarily supports sales initiatives and provides route coverage for Account Sales Managers during vacation, sickness, injury, or special projects. The trainee works with management to maintain customer relationships across sales, merchandising, and operations for large- and small-format off-premise stores. The role requires servicing customers safely, productively, and professionally in compliance with company standards.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Clear background and drug testing.
• Able to obtain or already have a medical DOT certification.
• Repeatedly lift 10–25 pounds, including overhead, multiple times daily.
• Repeatedly move carts or dollies weighing up to 75 pounds daily.
• Push a hand truck carrying up to 150 pounds multiple times daily.
• Sit for prolonged periods while driving.
• Stand and walk frequently.
• Perform physical activities requiring substantial use of arms and legs and whole-body movement, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the beverage market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train with Account Sales Managers and cover their routes as needed.
• Operate company-owned vehicles in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Maintain signed invoices, bills, and other required paperwork.
• Deliver documentation to appropriate staff when delivery is complete.
• Monitor competitor activities, including new product launches and price reductions.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.
• Maintain a high level of communication across the team.
• Ensure company equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Build and protect the company brand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off after the introductory period.
• Paid company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED