What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Spirits Sales Representative - Austell, GA position at Empire Distributors?
On Premise Applicants Only - South Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Surrounding Areas Route.
Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Spirits Sales Representative. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Sells Spirits to retail package stores for wholesale distributor.
* Service and maintain current accounts with orders for Empire Spirit Products and customer service.
* 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, sells displays, 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 maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case and dollar tracking 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.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree or equivalent from 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
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 a knowledge of Order Processing System
" 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. "
