Retail Merchandising Sales Representative (Baltimore, MD)

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.
• Visits retailers on Field Sales or Home Store program on a provided Schedule to execute customer specific plans.
• Follow HACCP and SQF guidelines as applicable.
• Rotate 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 request 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.