Retail Wine Sales Representative-Tucker GA

Empire Distributors•Austell, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is seeking a Retail Fine Wine Sales Representative to join their team. This role involves managing a territory, building and maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring product availability and presentation in retail accounts. The company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to sustain a current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit from the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency in Order Processing Systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Learn and execute the seven basics of Empire: distributions, position, display, pricing, point-of-sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
Compile lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
Travel through assigned territory daily to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, present items for distribution, and handle damages and off-condition product.
Quote prices and credit terms for orders obtained.
Estimate date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
Confer with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
Build and maintain product displays.
Perform cold box and shelf maintenance.
Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries.
Identify and respond to customers' needs.
Maintain frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district managers, sales managers, and the general manager.
Prepare and/or maintain distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, and dollar objectives, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Execute sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
Track progress of goals on a weekly basis.
Participate in supplier work-withs.
Continually maintain training and product knowledge.
Deliver emergency orders when needed.
Attend trade shows.
Conduct business according to local and state laws.
Perform other duties as assigned by District Manager.