Retail Sales Representative - Raleigh, NC

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Sales Representative. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Sells wine, malt beverages and non-alcoholic beverages to retail establishments 

· Service and maintain current accounts with orders and provide prompt, courteous customer service. Including attending and participating in store resets as required.  

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

· Travels through assigned territory, including remote areas, 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.  

· Various local chain responsibilities to include cluster sales and price submissions as assigned by Manager.  

· 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 responds to customers' needs.  

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

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

· Tracks and reports progress of goals on a weekly basis and/or as requested.  

· Participates in supplier work-withs.  

· Continually maintains training and product knowledge.  

· Delivers emergency orders when needed.  

· Attends trade shows.  

· Conducts business according to local and state laws. 

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 

Valid Driver’s License and a State Sales Permit 

Computer Skills  

Basic computer 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. “