Field Sales Representative - Part Time

divh2KeHE Field Sales Representative/h2pKeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about good and is growing, so theres never been a more exciting time to join our team. If youre enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, wed love to talk to you!/ph3Primary Responsibilities/h3ulliEngage in product sales and additional promotional sales through service visits at customer sites./liliMerchandise product for display and placement in a way that attracts sales at customer stores and secondary and perimeter locations./liliTransport product from storage areas and place product onto customer shelves or displays./liliMaintain quality and quantity of products on shelves by rotating products, checking code dates to ensure freshness and replenish product with back stock./liliConduct inventory counts and reconcile orders for customer accounts by verifying accuracy of delivery records with product delivered./liliCreate and transmit customer credits for spoiled and/or returned goods./liliCreate and transmit orders for product replenishment and other corresponding paperwork in a timely manner, meeting KEHE order deadlines. Verify accuracy of transmission by confirming receipt with KEHE Warehouse personnel./liliDeliver exceptional customer service at all times when communicating with store management, personnel and the public, adhering to customer policies and procedures in compliance with KEHEs standards./liliReset displays of merchandise at customer locations to enhance display of product/liliMaintain fixture cleanliness to enhance sales./liliWrite and stock orders for product placement and/or issue credits for spoiled and/or returned goods/liliCommunicate with warehouse personnel and District Manager regarding product discrepancies and/or customer issues./liliPlan and carry out daily schedules according to assigned customer locations. Travel throughout assigned territory, manage timelines to ensure completion of assigned customer and KEHE requirements, and respond to fluctuations in workload to deliver quality customer service according to KEHE standards./liliCoordinate and communicate product merchandising needs and customer requirements with Merchandiser and Reset Specialist./liliOperate motor vehicle to travel to and from customer locations throughout assigned territory./liliAttend scheduled trainings and meetings as required to meet customer and KEHE standards./liliAttend store inventories to verify accuracy of product counts performed by inventory crews, requesting corrections as needed. Report and present results of findings to District Manager./liliMaintain clean work environment, which may include picking up trash or cleaning spills./liliOther duties may be assigned to fulfill KEHEs objectives./li/ulh3Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude/h3pThe employee must be proficient in written and spoken English and possess basic math skills. The employee must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required. The minimum required level of experience is one year in KEHE operations or a related sales field (with perishable experience necessary for certain areas). The employee must have a valid drivers license, maintain a driving record that meets KEHEs standards and insurance eligibility requirements for excess liability. The employee must have reliable transportation, and if using a personal vehicle must maintain automobile liability coverage adequate to meet the financial responsibility laws of the state(s) in which the employee operates./ppThe work environment is indoors. The employee may be exposed to variable temperatures from the three different product climates (dry, cold, freezer). The employee is also exposed to temperature variation during travel throughout assigned geographical territory. The floors are concrete in the staging area; vinyl floor covering is typical when working the aisles at a customer site./ppThe work schedule is 5 days a week, with Mondays and Thursdays being around 9 hours, and other days around 4 hours. Start time is 5:00AM. Work hours and shifts are subject to change, depending on operating business conditions and needs. The employee may (on rare occasions) work holidays or weekends./ppExert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, to move objects and product. This position requires driving to and from KEHE customers stores, sometimes long distances apart. This job also requires frequent standing and walking. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols, KEHE grooming, hygiene and dress code requirements. The employee must have good time management skills in order to assist with multiple customer accounts in a timely fashion, know the assigned customer requirements, KEHE and customer policies and procedures. The employee must also understand, retain, and apply product knowledge to drive KEHE sales. Application of basic mathematic functions and writing skills are needed to create orders, reconcile deliveries, and maintain inventory./ppEqual Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes./p/div