Retail Spirits Sales Rep Trainee, Atlanta GA

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. “