Retail Wine Sales Representative - Wilmington, NC

Sales Territory Includes: Duplin, Onslow, and Sampson counties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Sells beer, wine and non-alcoholic products to taverns, hotels, restaurants, cocktail lounges, bowling alleys and other businesses.

* Service and maintain current accounts with orders and provide prompt, courteous customer service.

* 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.

* Prepares monthly planning and goals and tracks as necessary or required. Conduct Sales review with accounts.

* Place orders and follows up to ensure the best customer service is provided. Maintains existing accounts and provides customer service in accordance with EDI's customer service philosophy and standards.

* Schedule product promotions and wine dinners.

* 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.

* Sustains the minimum number of sales calls as determined by District Manager. Handles damaged and off-condition product.

* Distribute, track and display various Point of Sale items.

* Quotes prices and prepares sales orders. Assist in credit terms for orders obtained.

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

* Confers with District Manager to resolve customer problems.

* Works with Customer Service Representative and Operations employees to assure the best service is provided to our customers.

* Coordinates customer training.

* Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.

* Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.

* Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.

* Attends trade shows.

* Rides with suppliers to showcase brands and increase sales.

* Focuses on "Building Brands and Developing People"

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

* Continually maintains training and product knowledge.

* Delivers emergency orders when needed.

* Conducts business according to local and state laws.

Education and/or Experience

• 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

• Must have the ability to sustain a current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit issued by the State of North Carolina ABC Commission and Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle insurance reflecting company standards.

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. "