Sales Rep - In Training

About the role

As a Sales Rep - In Training, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sales initiatives in your assigned sales region, collaborating closely with the Sales Team in that area. Your responsibilities will encompass tasks focused on executing our SmartStock program, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing merchandising and sales support. You will also build strong relationships with customers in the sales region and support the Sales Team in addressing their needs and concerns. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting customer accounts, learning our product portfolio, and developing the skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced, relationship-driven sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a detailed and specific call routine with a designated ledger of customers.
• Maintain and execute the SmartStock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising activities).
• Identify and reduce out-of-stock on shelves.
• Ensure products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attend to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensure plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identify display opportunities and maximize display positioning.
• Ensure that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Find solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent experience.
• 6+ months of working experience in a customer-facing role, merchandising, or sales position.
• Ability to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (mileage and gasoline reimbursement provided).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.

Pay

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (start and finish times will vary based on business need).
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Travel of 120 to 140 miles a day.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement through the CarData Program.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.