Outside Sales Representative (OSR)

URM Stores, Inc. is looking for its next dynamic Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to join our Convenience/Retail Grocery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-energy, collaborative team that thrives on enthusiasm and shared success. Bring your passion for customer service and strong work ethic, and we’ll welcome you into a supportive, driven team that loves what they do. Together, we help retail operators thrive by delivering top-quality programs and outstanding service.

This position will support our customers within the Spokane, WA area. Must live within 30 miles of the territory.

About the role

As our OSR, you'll be on the front lines of the retail industry—building relationships with owner operators and purchasing professionals while representing URM and our valued customers. We’re deeply connected to our retail community and proud of the impact we make every day.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers through cold calling and making effective face-to-face presentations.
• Crush your margin goals and hit your sales budgets!
• Effectively collaborate with a variety of people in internal and external departments.
• Meet with prospects and customers to turn potential prospects into customers.
• Make regular sales and service calls on existing accounts.
• Build regular customers into higher volume accounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience strongly preferred.
• Previous sales experience at a Retail Distributor is strongly preferred.
• Broker representation with an emphasis on retail preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the retail industry is a plus.
• Computer program experience is a must. Competency in Database Management and Microsoft Office suite is strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Bi-lingual is a huge bonus!

About URM Stores

For over a century, URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers, operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission? To fuel the success of local, community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise. What sets us apart? Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners aren’t just customers—they’re shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends. Today, URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise, employing more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

Benefits

• Salary range $81,000 - $84,000 annually (DOE).
• Insurance Benefits – URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company match up to 9% of your annual salary.
• Gas Card and Company Car provided.
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at a special rate.
• Great vacation plan, six Paid Holidays, and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days and Paid Volunteer Service Day (get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit).
• Company-sponsored activities (e.g., URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, Winter Break Movie Night).
• Corporate discounts (gym memberships, cell phone plans, computer discounts).
• Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores.