Tropical Cheese Industries, LLC.
Job title: Sales Representative
Compensation: Starting Salary $850.00 + $500 Car Allowance Monthly
Employment type: full-time
Tropical Cheese Industries is looking for an outside Sales Representative in the Reading, PA area.
Bilingual English/Spanish and a valid driver’s license are a must
On-the-field Retail/Food Industry experience is a big PLUS.
The Sales Representative sells products to businesses and individuals at the sales office, stores, showroom, or customer’s place of business by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Meets/surpasses assigned route’s quarterly and yearly volume goals
Achieves goals and objectives communicated either written or verbally by management
Gains, maintains, and increases shelf space/products in Dairy, Deli, and Meat Departments.
Gains and coordinates Ads and promotional activity at the store level
Maintains and increases secondary displays for high-volume/featured products
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, and other sources
Opens new stores/ locations in his assigned territory
Installs and maintains POS material (e.g., price tags, price cards, shelf strips, floor decals, etc.)
Manages the Dumps-to-Sales ratio below the targeted percentage
Inspects / corrects proper product rotation (FIFO) + removes products close to expiration code or with unsatisfactory cosmetics
Fills empty shelves with product in back stock before placing the order
Visits/contacts every account department manager/buyer every 2 weeks
Displays and demonstrates product, using samples or a catalog, and emphasizes salable features
Attends to all Store setups/resets inside his assigned territory
Performs Market Pricing Audits every 2 weeks
Reports any issues/opportunities (e.g., product quality, new competitors, store closings, new stores, upcoming events, anniversaries)
Ensures that all accounts are up-to-date financially. Consult with the Accounts Receivable Manager and Sales Team Manager.
Takes temperature refrigeration unit readings at the store level and records them on the order sheet
Maintains his/her Files, Binder, and File Box neatly organized and updated monthly
Updates his Route Sale Call Book Monthly
Prepares reports of business transactions and submits expense accounts monthly
Attends all Sales meetings
Other duties may be assigned.
The company offers growth opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401 (k) retirement plan, paid vacation/personal days, holidays, and a teamwork environment.
Experience:
Sales Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
On the road
Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees are eligible
