Sales Trainee: Fast-Track to Field Sales Growth

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Sales Trainee in Columbia, SC to gain hands-on experience in sales and account management while building customer relationships. The role is designed as a training path with advancement toward a sales position within six months of hire.

You will work with experienced teams to learn market strategies, promotions, and POS initiatives, while developing your skills in communication, planning, and problem-solving for sustained growth and customer success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Up to 12 months of work experience in sales or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and required vehicle liability insurance.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute sales strategies within an assigned group of customers.
• Generate accurate product orders to ensure successful daily operations and meet revenue targets.
• Execute promotions, new product launches, POS initiatives, and merchandising plans to ensure execution standards.
• Assist in cross merchandising.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align on sales objectives and strategies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Identify and communicate market trends, competitive activities, and opportunities for growth.
• Ensure compliance with pricing, planograms, and merchandising standards across accounts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Planning & organization

Schedule flexibility

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mobile tools

Job description

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Sales Trainee in Columbia, SC to gain hands-on experience in sales and account management while building customer relationships. The role is designed as a training path with advancement toward a sales position within six months of hire.

You will work with experienced teams to learn market strategies, promotions, and POS initiatives, while developing your skills in communication, planning, and problem-solving for sustained growth and customer success.