Sales Representative - Grand Junction

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

The sales territory for this position is - Grand Junction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· 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 regular planning and goals, as assigned by Supervisor. Including but not limited to reports of business transactions and maintaining a customer management profile. 

· Maintains existing accounts and provides customer service in accordance with the Company's customer service philosophy and standards. 

· Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers at place of business or by phone.  

· Sustains the minimum number of sales calls as determined by Management. 

· Displays product, using various Point of Sale items and emphasizes salable features. 

· Quotes prices correctly with reference to company pricing guidelines and prepares sales orders. 

· Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of delivery schedules. 

· Collaborates with Administrative and Operations teammates to assure the best service is provided to customers. 

· Coordinates customer training and product promotions. 

· Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts. 

· Investigates and resolves customer issues around deliveries, billing and all other aspects of customer service. 

· Attends regularly schedules sales meetings, seminars, trade shows and special events to represent the Company and its brands. 

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 

• Valid Driver License 
• Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability 

Computer Skills  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Business software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word Processing software; Explorer Internet software; Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint. 

“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. “