Premise Sales Representative - West Metro Atlanta

Job Summary

On Premise Sales Representative at Empire Distributors, Inc.

Sales of spirits, wine, beer, and non‑alcoholic products to bars and restaurants for a wholesale distributor.

• Learns and executes the On‑Premise account standards for POS, back‑bar placements, wine list, and drink list minimums in each account.
• 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, 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 responds to customers' needs.
• Maintains frequent and open communication with drivers, driver supervisors, district managers, sales managers, and the general manager.
• Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, dollar objectives, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
• Tracks progress of goals on a weekly basis.
• Participates in supplier work‑withes.
• Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
• Spends time in the trade with Key Sales reps or DMs.
• Covers open territories when needed.
• Delivers emergency orders when needed.
• Attends trade shows.
• Conducts business in accordance with local and state laws.
• Performs merchandising duties as needed or upon request.
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager.

• Associate's 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.

• Must have the ability to sustain a current and valid Alcohol Sales Permit from the Georgia Department of Revenue.

• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of order processing systems.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Wine & Spirits

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.