Territory Assistant

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide back-up coverage and assistance on an as-needed basis and as directed by Regional Sales Supervisors and Retail Sales Consultants including:
• Accurately assess inventory needed in the store;
• Write an accurate and timely order(s);
• Review and approve all orders placed within the store with appropriate store personnel.
• Stock and rotate KeHE supplied product during the back up or coverage in the assigned territory.
• Place and position products on store shelves.
• When applicable, identify lost sales opportunities (i.e. item voids, missing shelf tags, out of stocks at store-level, planogram integrity).
• Ensure high levels of customer service and by, for example, responding quickly and appropriately to customer inquiries in the assigned territory and providing product education and expertise to customers and consumers.
• Refer sales leads, customer feedback, and information on competitor activity and other pertinent findings to the Regional Sales Supervisor or Retail Sales Consultant to help them respond to changing market conditions and customer demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Supervisor or customers including, but not limited to: new item cut-in, category resets, code checks, shelf and product maintenance, emergency deliveries, and attend and participate in sales meetings as requested.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license & clean MVR required
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts
• Maintain Microsoft Office experience including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% both in town and out of town
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communications with people at all organizational levels
• Strong communication and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, focusing on those with the highest business impact, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action to avoid crises whenever possible