Sales Consultant In Training-Fort Worth / Grapevine / Arlington

About the role

The Sales Trainee/Merchandiser position is responsible for effectively managing an established sales territory, encompassing selling, servicing, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable tasks. This role is designed to provide comprehensive training to new personnel, preparing them to eventually manage their own sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives
• Execute territory management strategies
• Promote current and new products
• Implement promotions
• Conduct in-store tastings
• Service accounts
• Develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers
• Accurately deliver and check orders into accounts
• Place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure
• Ensure product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and display correct pricing and point‑of‑sales material
• Communicate effectively to resolve ordering or shipping needs within the designated territory
• Meet agreed‑upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner
• Provide pictures of display, cold box, or shelf reset executions upon request of management or other internal departments
• Communicate specific customer requests to management
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited for management
• Arrive to work, appointments, meetings and other work‑related functions on time and as scheduled
• Travel within the established geographic area as necessary
• Maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and meet company driving record and automobile insurance requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• One year of warehouse experience preferred; inventory control experience a plus
• Fork Lift certification beneficial
• Ability to lift and carry 40+ pound cases of product
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Self‑motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Goal‑oriented, focused, assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• Proven track record of strong sales in previous or current work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enhance customer and retailer relationships
• Attendance is essential: regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable; ability to