Job Information
Acosta Group Outside Sales Representative in Birmingham, Alabama
DESCRIPTION
Physically calls on independent stores to sell our products. Presents items, obtains 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. Coordinate all store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new storeopenings, remodel expansions, etc.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Some Essential Functions of this Position:
Visit the assigned stores in the territory at least 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.
Plan ahead with buyers up to three months on promos.
Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.
Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
Experience Requirement:
- Two years of outside sales and retail experience.
Knowledge,Skill and Ability Requirements:
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 overnight travel.
Must be available for weekend work (demos and Food Shows). Must be able to work nights and holidays.
Must be willing and able to workin 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 towalk, 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.
ABOUT US
Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Acosta et Mosaic sont les moteurs des ventes et du marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées avec les meilleurs détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous offrons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations pour exécuter ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur des mesures pour les clients et les détaillants.
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Retail
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $46,800.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 1186