Account Sales Trainee

James Edward & Companies, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off after introductory

Paid holidays

Job summary

James Edward & Companies, Inc. is seeking an Account Sales Trainee to support sales initiatives and maintain relationships with customers across large and small format stores.

The role trains with Account Sales Managers, covers routes as needed, and contributes to KPI targets for sales, distribution, pricing, and merchandising while upholding safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong problem solving and mathematical skills for route analysis.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Shows urgency, commitment, and reliability in daily work.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Train with Account Sales Managers and cover routes as needed.
• Operate company-owned vehicles in compliance with laws.
• Maintain invoices, bills, and paperwork; deliver docs to staff.
• Monitor competitor activity and price changes.
• Aim to meet monthly KPI targets for sales and merchandising.
• Maintain clear communication across teams and protect the brand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Urgency and commitment

Integrity and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clear background and drug testing

DOT certification (medical)

Prior sales experience preferred

Knowledge of beverage market

Job description

Purpose of this job:This is a training role that is made to prepare the Account Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The role primarily is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during vacation, sickness, injury or any special projects as needed. The AST will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small format “off premise” stores. The AST must effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner in compliance with company standards.Duties/Responsibilities:Train with the Account Sales Managers (ASMs) and cover their routes as needed.Operate company-owned vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.Maintain signed invoices, bills, and other required paperwork.Deliver documentation to appropriate staff when delivery is complete.Monitor competitor activities, including new product launches and price reductions.Achieve monthly KPI‘s for: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new accounts, and merchandising.Maintain a high level of communication across the team.Ensure all company equipment is clean and in good working order.Build and protect the company brand.Other duties as assigned.#matadordistRequired Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong problem solving and mathematical skills.Ability to prioritize tasks.Strong sense of urgency and commitment.Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Clear background and drug testing.Able to obtain or have a medical DOT certificationPrior sales experience preferred.Knowledge of the beverage market preferred.Physical Requirements:Repeatedly lifting 10-25 pounds including overhead multiple times daily.Moving carts/dolly that weigh up to 75 pounds repeatedly on a daily basis.Pushing hand truck with up to 150 lbs. of weight on it multiple times daily.Prolonged periods of sitting while driving.Ability to stand and walk frequently.Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.Work in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.Compensation/Benefits:401k with 4% company match.Medical, dental, and vision coverage.Company paid life insurance.Paid time off after introductory period.Paid company holidays.#matadordist