Sales Representative - Summit/Grand County

Empire Distributors•Denver, CO

5d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc., a leading beverage distributor, is hiring a Sales Representative for a territory covering Summit and Grand counties. The representative develops and maintains customer accounts, solicits orders from prospective and existing customers, promotes products, and coordinates with administrative and operations teammates to provide customer service. The role also includes planning and reporting, managing customer profiles, addressing service issues, and representing the company and its brands at meetings and events.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of 100/300/50.
Knowledge of SAP Business software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Compile lists of prospective customers as sales leads using newspapers, business directories, industry advertisements, trade shows, websites, and other sources.
Prepare regular plans and goals as assigned by the supervisor, including reports of business transactions and maintaining customer management profiles.
Maintain existing accounts and provide customer service in accordance with company standards.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers and solicit orders, in person or by phone.
Meet the minimum number of sales calls established by management.
Display products using point-of-sale materials and emphasize their salable features.
Quote prices according to company pricing guidelines and prepare sales orders.
Estimate delivery dates based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
Collaborate with administrative and operations teammates to ensure customers receive the best service.
Coordinate customer training and product promotions.
Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
Investigate and resolve customer issues involving deliveries, billing, and other aspects of customer service.
Attend scheduled sales meetings, seminars, trade shows, and special events to represent the company and its brands.