Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC

Empire Distributors•Pineville, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is 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

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.