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Outside Sales RepresentativeRoute Sales

Acosta/Berg, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Description The Route Sales Representative closes sales through face-to-face interaction with customers based within assigned sales territories. They meet with potential and existing customers to present sales proposals and inform them of product benefits and features. The Route Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, researching sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.

We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits

Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k options to both FT and PT associates. An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools and services to help our employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct professional product presentations to current Retail customers

Stimulate market growth through new distribution and coverage in independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry and c-store distributors in assigned geography

Evaluate customers skills, needs and build productive long lasting relationships

Achieving sales goals and brand building presence and merchandising

Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments

Assists customers with ordering information and configurations; provides quotations on customer requirements and provides appropriate follow up

Utilize iPad technology for reporting all inventory/sales made daily and weekly

Performs any other appropriately related duty as requested by the Sales Manager

Be able to drive a company van (Ford Transit, Connect or similar) throughout the work day

Manage cash and client product inventory

Must have a valid driver’s license

Ability to follow navigation/directions, communicate, and solve customer challenges that might arise

Be able to lift up to 30lbs

Be able to push/pull up to 80 lbs

QUALIFICATIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the work day

Be able to push/pull/reach/twist

The ideal candidate will have driven a Sprinter Van, Box Truck, Straight Truck, Step Van or like larger vehicles

Be able to lift up to 30lbs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required

1-2 year’s sales related and/or consumer goods industry experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts

Must be able to read and follow a plan-o-gram (POG)

Must possess good problem-solving skills

Must be able to use an iPad/Tablet

Must have trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar)

Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000 annually

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Description Why Acosta? Only Acosta combines critical expertise, technological innovation and extensive reach for seamless solutions with superior results. We connect people with the brands they love. If you’re interested in joining a diverse team with a passion for bringing products from some of the most recognized global brands together with the consumers who love them, we invite you to apply today!

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