Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring an On Premise Sales Representative. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the potential for growth opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Service and maintain current accounts with orders and provide prompt, courteous customer service.
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Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites and other sources.
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Prepares monthly planning and goals and tracks as necessary or required. Conduct Sales review with accounts.
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Place orders and follows up to ensure the best customer service is provided.
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Maintains existing accounts and provides customer service in accordance with EDI's customer service philosophy and standards.
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Schedule product promotions and wine dinners.
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Travels through assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talks with customers at the on premise place of business or by phone.
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Sustains the minimum number of sales calls as determined by District Manager.
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Handles damaged and off-condition product.
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Distribute, track and display various Point of Sale items.
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Quotes prices and prepares sales orders. Assist in credit terms for orders obtained.
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Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's delivery schedules.
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Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.
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Works with Customer Service Representative and Operations employees to assure the best service is provided to our customers.
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Coordinates customer training.
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Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
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Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
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Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
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Attends trade shows.
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Rides with suppliers to showcase brands and increase sales.
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Focuses on "Building Brands and Developing People"
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Maintains frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district manager, sales managers and the general manager.
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Continually maintains training and product knowledge. Delivers emergency orders when needed.
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Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Education and/or Experience
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Associate's degree 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.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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Current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit issued by the State of North Carolina ABC Commission.
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Valid Driver’s License
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Personal vehicle insurance reflecting company standards.
Computer Skills
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To perform this job successfully, an individual should have 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. “
