Retail Sales Representative - Raleigh, NC

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Empire Distributors Inc. is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to supply wine, malt beverages and non-alcoholic drinks to retailers. You will service existing accounts, process orders, and assist with store resets as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with state sales permit. You will travel within the assigned territory to grow accounts, quote terms, and maintain product knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in retail sales or customer service preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Sells wine, malt beverages and non-alcoholic beverages to retail establishments.
• Service and maintain current accounts with orders and provide prompt, courteous customer service.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
• Travel through assigned territory to call on customers and solicit orders.
• Quote prices and credit terms for orders obtained.
• Maintain training and product knowledge.
• Deliver emergency orders when needed.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Territory sales

Driver license

Product knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Order processing systems

Job description

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Sales Representative. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sells wine, malt beverages and non-alcoholic beverages to retail establishments
• Service and maintain current accounts with orders and provide prompt, courteous customer service. Including attending and participating in store resets as required.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads.
• Travels through assigned territory, including remote areas, to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, sells displays, present items for distribution, and handle damages and off-condition product.
• Quotes prices and credit terms for orders obtained.
• Various local chain responsibilities to include cluster sales and price submissions as assigned by Manager.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.
• Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
• Identifies and responds to customers' needs.
• Maintains frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district manager, sales managers and the general manager.
• Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
• Tracks and reports progress of goals on a weekly basis and/or as requested.
• Participates in supplier work-withs.
• Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
• Delivers emergency orders when needed.
• Conducts business according to local and state laws.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver’s License and a State Sales Permit

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge of Order Processing Systems

Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.