Description Eby-Brown Company, LLC, one of the largest suppliers in the convenience distribution industry, is looking for a dynamic, goal oriented professional to join us as a Retail Category Specialist to serve a sales territory central to the Woodstock, GA area. The sales person filling this position works remotely reporting to the regional sales department in Rockmart, GA.

 The Retail Category Specialist is responsible to maintain existing relationships with the customers within their territory (independent and small chain convenience retail operations), grow sales revenue and profitability within existing customers by expanding the range of products and programs purchased from Eby-Brown, and help the customers grow their business through implementing programs, strategies, and best practices that support the success of the retailer/customer. This Retail Category Specialist reports to our Georgia District Sales Manager.

Specific responsibilities:
- Maintain the customer relationship, and be the point of contact/ expert on Eby-Brown goods (immediate consumable including tobacco products, candy, grocery, foodservices programs, coffee and numerous additional offerings) and services.
- Analyze convenience retail operations and, using a consultative sales approach, increase Eby-Brown revenue through increasing product distribution and retail sales velocity.
- Present Eby-Brown programs which will help retailers earn incremental revenue and grown their sales.
- Ensure customers are effectively purchasing and merchandising promotional goods in accord with industry leading retail strategies.
- Train customers to use and understand Eby's proprietary data and technology.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four year college, or four years of related experience in retail or distribution sales
- Industry experience in convenience sales, convenience or supermarket retail, or retail direct store delivery is highly valued but not required
- Ability to convince others to accept progressive business ideas
- Proven track record for achieving and exceeding sales goals
- Personal drive, competitive attitude, and a burning desire to go the extra mile
- Highly persistent yet tactful and optimistic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- General computer skills with working knowledge of Word and Excel

We offer an excellent compensation package which includes:
Very competitive salary including additional performance based compensation, Health/Life/Dental/Vision, 401(k)

At Eby-Brown people make the difference.

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