Sales Trainee -Raleigh, NC

About the role

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is hiring a Sales Trainee to cover the Sanford, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst area.

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 responds 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.
• Attends trade shows.
• 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.
• Maintains shelf displays.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

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.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Knowledge of order processing systems.

Benefits

Excellent benefits, competitive wages, and potential for growth opportunities.