Retail Spirits Sales Rep Trainee, Atlanta GA

Empire Distributors; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Distributors Inc is seeking a Retail Spirits Sales Rep in Training. This role calls on package stores to sell spirits, beer, wine and non‑alcoholic products, with emphasis on growth opportunities and competitive wages.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and an Alcohol Sales Permit from Georgia, plus a valid driver’s license. Travel within the territory and strong product knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Must have Alcohol Sales Permit from Georgia.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply seven Standards of Performance in each account.
• Call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
• Quote prices and credit terms for orders obtained.
• Track goals and maintain distribution records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with local and state alcohol regulations.

Skills

Sales

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Order Processing Systems

Job description

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Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Spirits Sales Rep in Training. This person will Sells spirits, beer, fine wine and non-alcoholic products to package stores for our wholesale distributor . Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

Salary is $19.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns and executes the seven Standards of Performance: Distributions, Position, Display, Pricing, Point-of-sale, Cold box, and Rotation in each account.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads.
• Travels through assigned territory 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 credit terms for orders obtained.
• 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 respond to customers' needs.
• Maintains frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district managers, sales managers and the general manager.
• Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Executes sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
• Tracks progress of goals on a weekly basis.
• Participates in supplier work-withs.
• Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
• Delivers emergency orders when needed.
• Conducts business according to local and state laws.
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager.
• Performs merchandising duties as needed or upon request.

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

Must have the ability to sustain a current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Must maintain valid driver’s license.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge and 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.