Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC

Empire Distributors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor is seeking a motivated Sales Trainee to assist the District Manager in driving sales of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. This exciting role involves daily travel to engage with customers, quote prices, and resolve issues while maintaining product knowledge. Join a dynamic team that values growth opportunities and offers competitive wages. If you're passionate about sales and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Competitive Wages

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
• Assist with sales planning and maintain accounts.
• Resolve customer problems and handle deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order Processing Systems

Job description

Empire Distributors Inc

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is now hiring a Sales Trainee. This training position assists the District Manager and sales personnel in selling 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 growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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 products.
2. Quote prices and payment terms for orders obtained.
3. Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
4. Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
5. Identify and respond to customers' needs.
6. Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
7. Assist in sales planning and maintain accounts according to company standards.
8. Track progress of goals on a weekly basis.
9. Participate in supplier collaborations.
10. Maintain training and product knowledge regularly.
11. Deliver emergency orders as needed.
12. Attend trade shows.
13. Conduct business according to local and state laws.
14. Assist with store re-sets.
15. Distribute point-of-sale materials and build displays.
16. Maintain shelf displays.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license and State ABC License.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of order processing systems.

Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to making employment decisions based on qualification, merit, and business need, without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying disabilities, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories.