Retail Sales Representative

SUMMARY

Responsible for all sales and merchandising activities in assigned sales territory. Represent GFI throughout the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish and maintain relationships with retail store managers and department managers.
• Present and sell company products and services to store accounts within assigned sales territory.
• Manage in-store inventory and properly merchandise products in assigned stores.
• Install and maintain sales materials in retail stores.
• Provide ongoing in-store training.
• Follow-up on collection of payment.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Prepare and issue in-store credits if needed according to company/account policy.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company employees.
• Maintain a weekly schedule and post it to the web scheduling service.
• Be accessible via phone during business hours (may include weekends).
• Check and respond to email messages a minimum of once daily.
• Participate successfully in all sales drives, incentive and contests.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars and sales meetings.
• Sales team members are expected to meet or exceed their monthly sales budget.
• Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs.
• Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting.
   

WORKSKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills needed.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic must be able to work independently as a remote employee.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

EXPERIENCE:

• One years experience in sales and management.
• One year of culinary work or retail work is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work requires extensive local traveling across all the region and occasionally overnight.
• Possession of a valid state drivers license.
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage work expenses that are reimbursed monthly.

EDUCATION: College degree preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional, business setting

WHO WE ARE: Gourmet Foods International was built on a true passion for fine food which has driven our company to become a leading specialty food supplier in the nation. We create a bridge between producers, customers, and consumers by bringing quality products to new and expanding markets.  We also recognize our social responsibility to give back to our communities through outreach and sustainable business practices.

OUR BENEFITS for insurance include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance.  We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, Professional Development Programs, and the opportunity to grow within the Company.