Sales Trainee - Northeast Indiana

Five Star Distributing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Distributing Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Sales Trainee to support sales routes, grow relationships with on-premise and retail accounts, and learn our beverage portfolio and sales processes.

This role prepares you for advancement to a Sales Consultant position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record meeting company requirements, including no DWI/OWI violations, and the ability to be insured under the company’s policy.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, driving record review, and criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required salesman permit.
• Commitment to responsible alcohol use and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal alcohol laws.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coverage for sales routes.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail and on-premise customers.
• Learn the company’s beverage portfolio and product offerings.
• Merchandise, rotate, and maintain products at customer locations.
• Assist with displays, promotions, and other sales initiatives.
• Learn and follow company sales processes, procedures, and standards.
• Develop selling, customer service, and account management skills in preparation for a future Sales Consultant role.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Math basics

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Trainee

The Sales Trainee gains hands-on experience supporting sales routes and customer accounts while learning our products, customers, sales processes, and standards. This role works with both on-premise customers, including bars, restaurants, and venues, and retail accounts, such as grocery stores, liquor stores, and supercenters, to help increase product distribution and sales.

This position is designed to build the skills, product knowledge, and customer experience needed for future placement as a Sales Consultant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support and coverage for sales routes
• Build and maintain relationships with retail and on-premise customers
• Learn the company’s beverage portfolio and product offerings
• Merchandise, rotate, and maintain products at customer locations
• Assist with displays, promotions, and other sales initiatives
• Learn and follow company sales processes, procedures, and standards
• Develop selling, customer service, and account management skills in preparation for a future Sales Consultant role

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to perform basic math
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company requirements, including no DWI/OWI violations, and the ability to be insured under the company’s policy
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, driving record review, and criminal background check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required salesman permit
• Commitment to responsible alcohol use and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal alcohol laws
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Physical & Work Requirements

• May lift or move loads averaging approximately 50 lbs. and weighing up to 160 lbs., with or without the use of a hand truck or other appropriate equipment
• Regularly stand, reach, bend, twist, squat, lift, and carry products
• Drive to customer accounts in varying weather, road, and traffic conditions
• May work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, based on customer and business needs