Retail Wine Sales Representative- Tri

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- Tri Cities role at Empire Distributors, Inc.

Hiring for a Sales Rep in Tri Cities and Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol proper.

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor, is hiring a Retail Wine Sales Representative
. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company‑paid life insurance, supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

• Sell fine wine, beer, and non‑alcoholic products to supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores, and package stores.
• Learn and execute the seven basics of Empire: distribution, positioning, display, pricing, point‑of‑sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
• Travel through assigned territory 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 credit terms for orders obtained.
• Estimate date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.
• Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries.
• Identify and respond to customers' needs.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district managers, sales managers, and the general manager.
• Prepare and/or maintain distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas and dollar objectives, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Execute sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards.
• Track progress of goals on a weekly basis.
• Participate in supplier work‑withs.
• Continually maintain training and product knowledge.
• Deliver emergency orders when needed.
• Attend trade show.
• Conduct business according to local and state laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by District Manager.

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
• Valid Driver License
• Automobile Insurance – 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Sales Portal 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.”

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Wine & Spirits