Sales Assistant (Longview, TX)

About the role

The Sales Assistant supports the sales team by ensuring products are properly stocked, displayed, and reordered in assigned retail accounts. This role focuses on merchandising execution and operational support and does not involve consultative selling, negotiating pricing, executing contracts, or independently recommending products to customers. As needed, the Sales Assistant may cover sales routes of other Sales Representatives by performing defined, sales-focused support duties under established guidelines to maintain route continuity. This role helps maintain inventory levels, executes merchandising standards, and supports overall account service while operating within clearly defined sales authority.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, displays, coolers, and other assigned areas according to company standards
• Rotate products, manage backstock, and ensure shelves are clean, organized, and properly labeled
• Build and maintain displays and place point-of-sale materials as directed
• Follow all merchandising, stocking, and appearance standards in assigned account
• Place replenishment orders for assigned accounts based on shelf conditions and direction provided
• Monitor inventory levels and identify out-of-stocks or low inventory
• Communicate inventory issues, damaged product, or display needs to the sales team or manager
• Check in and out with store personnel when servicing accounts
• Maintain professional working relationships with retail staff
• Support coverage for open, vacation, or weekend routes as assigned
• Follow assigned schedules, daily route plans, and weekly priorities
• Communicate issues, questions, or service needs to leadership in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow detailed processes and merchandising standards
• Strong attention to details and time management skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave