Sales Trainee, Charlotte NC

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2 days ago Requisition

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager.

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

" 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.

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