Sales Trainee, Buncombe NC

Empire DistributorsAsheville-Mills River, NC
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About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is now hiring a Sales Trainee for Buncombe County and surrounding areas. This is a training position that assists the District Manager and Sales personnel in regular duties to sell and merchandise beer, wine, and non-alcoholic items to supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores, and package stores for wholesale distribution. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the potential for growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • State ABC license.
  • Maintain valid driver's license and continuous auto insurance coverage in accordance with company limit requirements.
  • 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.
  • Cover Sales Representative routes as needed.
  • 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.
  • Merchandise product to customer shelves per company standards, customer requirements, and customer and/or company direction.
  • 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.
  • Discuss, research, select or input ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Potential for growth opportunities

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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