Sales Trainee -Greenville NC

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Distributors Inc., a leading beverage distributor, is seeking a Sales Trainee to cover Greenville and surrounding areas. The role involves daily travel to call on customers, present products, and process orders within company and state guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a GED or equivalent, a valid State ABC license, and a driving license. Knowledge of order processing systems and willingness to grow with the company are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• State ABC license and valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of order processing systems is preferred.
• Able to travel daily within designated territories.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Covers Sales Representative routes as needed.
• 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.
• Merchandise product to customer shelves per company standards, customer requirements, and company direction.
• Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Assists in sales plans and maintains 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.

Skills

Order processing systems

Education

GED or equivalent experience

State ABC license

Driver's license

Job description

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3 days ago Requisition ID: 7679

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

Position will cover Greenville and surrounding areas.

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.
• Covers Sales Representative routes as needed.
• 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.
• Merchandise product to customer shelves per company standards, customer requirements, and customer and/or company direction.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to discuss, research, select or input ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

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

State ABC license, maintain valid driver's license, and continuous auto insurance coverage in accordance with company limit requirements.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have 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.