On-Premise Sales Representative

On-Premise Sales Representative

Reports to: District Manager

Pay and Perks

• Commission Only - this role pays commissions based on the sales you generate.
• Mileage and Cell Phone reimbursement - this role is eligible for mileage and cell phone reimbursement for business use administrated through a third-party service. You are required to have an electronic device capable of GPS tracking for mileage for this role.

Role Overview

As an On-Premise Sales Representative at Tryon, you're not just selling our portfolio, you're building meaningful partnerships and bringing our products to life where people gather to enjoy it. Representing our brands in bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, you'll use your sales expertise and high caliber customer service to increase sales volume, expand distribution, and promote our expertly curated portfolio. With a passion for craftmanship, you'll play a key role in how our beverages are experienced on tap, by the glass, on a list, across the bar, and on the shelves of a specialty retailer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Run route as written, daily
• Focus sales efforts on new and existing restaurants, bars, venues, and specialty retailers in the area of your route
• Initiate, negotiate, and close sales
• Organize and plan events to increase sales in accounts on your route
• 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 customer orders for upcoming deliveries within required timeframes
• Educate customers on our portfolio, focusing on product knowledge and brand stories
• Work evenings and nights as needed within the assigned territory
• Attend all sales meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

Required

• Must be 21 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
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous sales, merchandising, or pull-up experience
• Previous food service or distribution experience
• Intimate knowledge of wine, beer, or the Tryon portfolio
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience using ERP systems (Encompass preferred)

Working Conditions

• This position requires one's use of personal vehicle to call on customers. This position will primarily work in the assigned territory in the designated market.
• Significant daily travel within territory

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally (1-10 loads per hour).
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, climb, squat, reach, stretch, lift, and perform fine and gross motor skills occasionally (1-4 hours per day).
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle occasionally (1-4 hours per day).

Why Join Tryon?

At Tryon, we take pride in our people as much as our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative company that's deeply rooted in North Carolina's alcohol beverage industry. You'll have the flexibility to manage your time while contributing to a variety of dynamic projects that support local and global brands.

Benefits as Good as Our Beverages

Tryon is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members. While our traditional benefits plan such as Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance provide quality coverage at affordable rates, our supplemental offerings are really where we pop. Tryon's Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) provides you with reimbursements on eligible expenses made through any 3 of our sponsored medical plans, alleviating the stress that can come with emergencies or other large healthcare expenses.

Additional Benefits & Perks

• FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan with annual matching
• Employer Paid Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D
• Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel assistance services
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Time-Off
• 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Purchase Program
• Education Incentive - Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Service Milestone Awards

At Tryon we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. 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.

Tryon Distributing, LLC