Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC

Empire Distributors•Pineville, NC

19h

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Sales Trainee. This is a training position that assists the District Manager and Sales personnel in regular duties to sell 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); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and State ABC License
Basic knowledge of order processing systems

Responsibilities

As needed will 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.
Quotes prices and payment terms for orders obtained.
Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
Identifies and respond to customers' needs.
Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
Assists in sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
Assists in tracking progress of goals on a weekly basis.
Participates in supplier work-withs.
Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
Delivers emergency orders when needed.
Attends trade show.
Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Assists with store re-sets.
Distributes point-of sale materials for use in the market, and builds displays.
Maintains shelf displays.
Other duties as assigned by District Manager.