Tropical Cheese Industries is looking for an outside Sales Representative in the Rhode Island area and surrounding areas of Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, etc.
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. Other duties may be assigned.
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 Depts.
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 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, stores closings, new stores, upcoming events, anniversaries)
· Ensures that financially all accounts are up-to-date. Consult with the Accounts Receivable Manager and Sales Team Manager.
· Takes temperature refrigeration unit reading at store level and records it on the order sheet
· Maintains his 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 to all Sales meetings
Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Benefits:
Monthly Car allowance of $500
Monthly Gas reimbursement
401(k) matching
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
If you are interested, please email all resumes to ctorres@tropicalcheese.com, mareception@tropicalcheese.com and mareception2@tropicalcheese.com
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