Sales Rep Trainee - Jacksonville, NC

Empire Distributors•Wilmington, NC

2d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is seeking a Sales Representative Trainee for the Jacksonville, NC area. This role involves traveling through designated territories to solicit orders, present products, and resolve customer issues. The company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and growth opportunities. The sales territory covers Jacksonville, Topsail Beach, and surrounding counties, and weekend work may be required.

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.
State ABC license
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of Order processing systems.

Responsibilities

Travel through designated territories 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 payment terms for orders obtained.
Confer with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries.
Identify and respond to customers' needs.
Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
Assist in sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
Assist in tracking 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.
Assist with store re-sets.
Distribute point-of-sale materials for use in the market and build displays.
Maintain shelf displays.
Other duties as assigned by District Manager.