Retail Spirits Sales Rep Trainee, Atlanta GA presso Empire Distributors Inc

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Spirits Sales Rep in Training. This person will Sells spirits, beer, fine wine and non-alcoholic products to package stores for our wholesale distributor. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.  

Salary is $19.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Learns and executes the seven Standards of Performance: Distributions, Position, Display, Pricing, Point-of-sale, Cold box, and Rotation in each account. 

· Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads. 

· Travels 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. 

· Quotes prices and credit terms for orders obtained. 

· Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules. 

· Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems. 

· Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries. 

· Identifies and respond to customers' needs. 

· Maintains frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district managers, sales managers and the general manager. 

· Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned. 

· Executes sales plans and maintain accounts according to company standards. 

· Tracks 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 show. 

· Conducts business according to local and state laws. 

· Other duties as assigned by District Manager.  

· Performs merchandising duties as needed or upon request. 

Education and/or Experience 

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. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must have the ability to sustain a current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Must maintain valid driver’s license. 

Computer Skills  

Basic computer knowledge and 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. “