Driver Sales

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Driver Sales position is responsible for establishing and maintaining good customer relations in addition to developing new business for the company within an assigned area or territory.  Employees in this position are expected to instill confidence in the company and the portfolio of products we sell.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate, negotiate and close on sales contracts and agreements
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide prompt resolution
• Communicate with customers regarding pricing, shipping dates, and any anticipated delays
• Follow up with customers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders
• Enter and edit orders within required timeframes
• Available to deliver product to customers
• Educate and train customers on portfolio of products
• Available to work evenings and nights within assigned territory
• Attend all sales meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Outstanding Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Ability to multi-task with minimal errors
• Must be a team player and work well under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Ability to work in hot and cold conditions and in all types of weather
• Ability to drive safely in all kinds of weather and road conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 175 lbs
• Must be able to easily recognize colors, sizes and types of products
• Must be able to accurately count, add, and subtract without the use of calculators

PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous sales, merchandising, or pull-up experience
• Previous food service or distribution experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee will perform work in these areas:

• Warehouse dock
• In vehicle while in route to customer locations
• Customer locations

The noise level in these areas is normally moderate.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Tryon Distributing is North Carolina’s premier wholesale distributor of domestic and import wines and beers. With headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Tryon Distributing services the entire state of North Carolina and is committed to delivering premium quality alcoholic beverages to a growing customer base.

COMPANY BENEFITS AND PERKS:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Tryon to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours, and family-friendly benefits to all our employees.

• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer Paid Insurance
  • Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D
• Health Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Time-Off
• 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Purchase Program

We are serious about our commitment to diversity and inclusion which is why Tryon prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.