Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor is seeking a Sales Trainee to assist the District Manager in various duties such as selling beer, wine, and non-alcoholic items. The position involves traveling to customer locations, quoting prices, resolving issues, and maintaining training on products. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. This role offers competitive wages and growth opportunities, making it an excellent entry point into the beverage distribution industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Travel to call on regular and prospective customers.
• Assist District Manager with customer issues and sales plans.
• Maintain training and product knowledge.
• Identify and respond to customers' needs and track progress of goals weekly.
• Distribute point-of-sale materials and build displays in the market.
• Assist with sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Order processing systems

State ABC License

Job description

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring aSales 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As needed will 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.
• Quotes prices and payment terms for orders obtained.
• Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
• Identifies and respond to customers' needs.
• Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Assists in sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
• Assists in tracking 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.
• Assists with store re-sets.
• Distributes point-of sale materials for use in the market, and builds displays.
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager.

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 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 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. “