Retail Merchandising Sales Representative

Job Responsibilities

• Influence customer orders by identifying sales opportunities and recommending item discontinuations.
• Place orders, merchandise products, hang shelf tags, and set promotional materials.
• Execute resets to drive sales.
• Sell promotional and sales programs as assigned.
• Follow through on all customer product requests.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers and merchandising projects.
• Execute customer-specific plans during scheduled visits and provide feedback to UNFI stakeholders.
• Vacillate stock, remove out-of-code items, and process returns/credits per company policy and customer agreements.
• Regularly communicate with Key UNFI Personnel on competitor activity, sales opportunities, customer requests, and any other significant issues.
• Collaborate with supervisors or account managers to develop action plans for assigned projects.
• Ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Interpret internal reports as needed.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in project planning and selling UNFI Professional Services and product lines.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Stay current on Shelf Services technology and tools through training and collaboration with Category Management and Sales teams.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• A Valid Driver’s License is necessary.
• Auto Insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.
• Experience: Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution. Prior Sales and customer service experience in a retail setting. Food related product experience desired. Bilingual – Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent customer service and communication skills, Time management skills and attention to detail, Basic math abilities, Ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results, Ability to read, understand and implement planograms, Basic to intermediate computer skills, Ability to work independently, Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

About the role

Location: this role services accounts in Sanibel Island, Florida.

Qualifications

Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution. Prior Sales and customer service experience in a retail setting. Food related product experience desired. Bilingual – Spanish a plus.

Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills, Time management skills and attention to detail, Basic math abilities, Ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results, Ability to read, understand and implement planograms, Basic to intermediate computer skills, Ability to work independently, Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Benefits

Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mileage reimbursement, Monthly Incentive Bonus Plan, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.

Pay

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Travel (onsite) Travel is required up to (95)% for this position.