Sales Representative - Wine and Spirits - Steamboat Springs, CO

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, offers competitive wages, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits including healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Starting Pay

Commission-based (cell phone and auto stipend provided).

Responsibilities

• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, internet websites, and other sources.
• Prepare regular planning and goals as assigned by supervisor, including reports of business transactions and maintaining a customer management profile.
• Maintain existing accounts and provide customer service in accordance with the company’s customer service philosophy and standards.
• Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or communicate with customers at their place of business or by phone.
• Sustain the minimum number of sales calls as determined by management.
• Display products using various point-of-sale items and emphasize salable features.
• Quote prices correctly with reference to company pricing guidelines and prepare sales orders.
• Estimate delivery dates for customers based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with administrative and operations teammates to ensure the best service is provided to customers.
• Coordinate customer training and product promotions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues regarding deliveries, billing, and all other aspects of customer service.
• Attend regularly scheduled sales meetings, seminars, trade shows, and special events to represent the company and its brands.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of 100/300/50.

Skills

• Knowledge of SAP Business software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet software (e.g., Explorer).

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental Aflac and legal plans.