Outside Sales Representative at Premium Retail Services

The Outside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for calling on independent stores to sell our products, present & get new items authorized, sell in promos, some merchandising

Follows our monthly priorities from the business managers for each client

Enter turnover orders for all stores visited so they can be forwarded to our distributors to be delivered

Help Coordinate store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc with promotional selling/merch vehicles

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

People Minded - Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented - Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust - Must be honest, sincere and confident

Teamwork - Must build trusting relationships

Innovation - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

Balance - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life

Responsibilities

Visit the assigned stores in the territory monthly

Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same

Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays

Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried

Assist in any merchandising needed for our products

At home after the visit - enter the orders taken into our turnover order system and transmit to the office for delivery of the product by the distributors

Work with the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc

Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items

Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients

Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc

Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts

Rotate stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate

Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram

Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience Requirements:

Five years prior retail experience required

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds

Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time

Must be available for occasionalovernight travel (meetings/food shows)

Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e

refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores)

Must be able to effectively communicate with others

Must be able to speak and hear

Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis

Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter

Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

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