Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC
Empire Distributors, Inc. · Pineville, NC · Yesterday
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
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.
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.
- Quote prices and payment terms for orders obtained.
- Confer with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
- Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries.
- Identify and respond to customers' needs.
- Assist with tracking reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Assist in sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
- Assist in tracking progress of goals on a weekly basis.
- Participate in supplier work-withs.
- Maintain training and product knowledge.
- Deliver emergency orders when needed.
- Attend trade shows.
- Conduct business according to local and state laws.
- Assist with store re-sets.
- Distribute point-of-sale materials for use in the market and build displays.
- Maintain shelf displays.
- Perform other duties as assigned by District Manager.
Requirements
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license and State ABC License.
- Basic knowledge of order processing systems.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits.
- Competitive wages.
- Potential for growth opportunities.