Sales Representative (Full Time)

About the Role

As a core member of our sales team, you will be expected to build relationships with personnel at various types of accounts, including convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and independent markets in Genesee, Wyoming, and Livingston counties. Further the Perry's Ice Cream brand by promoting and introducing new products and merchandising inventory throughout your designated territory. Perry’s will help you achieve these goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build solid relationships with personnel at various types of accounts such as convenience stores, drug stores, supermarkets, and independent grocery stores.
• Work independently using your personal vehicle to drive from account to account (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Further the presence of Perry’s Ice Cream by introducing new products and merchandising current inventory to maximize attractiveness to the customer, including creatively selling in and building eye-catching displays to grow sales.
• Forecast product sales and place accurate orders for each account to manage inventory.
• Use a handheld computer and complete various paperwork.
• Work in store freezers to stock shelves and organize back stock (protective gear provided).
• Collaborate with a team to ensure outstanding execution at each account by proactively communicating with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Retail, frozen food sales, merchandising, and execution experience.
• Familiarity with the supermarket, convenience store, and drug store channels.
• Ability to build quality relationships with customers and team members.
• 2-year business degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Physical ability to consistently and repetitively lift & carry up to 30 pounds, bend, and twist while merchandising products, and ability to push & pull a store dolly loaded with up to approximately 100–500 pounds of product.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (e.g., walk-in freezers at -10º to -20ºF).
• Basic computer skills, including email and handheld scanner use.
• Accountability to exercise safe behavior.
• Flexibility to work an irregular schedule.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Passion for customer service and representing Perry’s with high integrity.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance in accordance with our auto reimbursement policy.

Benefits

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Pay

Base compensation starts at $40,000 annually and progresses based on skills and experience.

Schedule

Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday.