Territory Sales Representative
Acosta Sales & Marketing, New York, NY, United States
Description
The Territory 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 Retail Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, research sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.
We Offer We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits
Bonus You will be eligible for a bonus of $1500 after 6 months of continuous active employment, and an additional $1500 after 1 year of continuous active employment
Other 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.
Responsibilities
Make a significant positive impact on sales and improving the consumer buying experience
Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all client products & services (subject matter expert) to educate in-store personnel through effective sales training including demonstrations, role play and side-by-side selling
Build strong professional relationships with all in-store personnel and client vendors/partners
Expand brand presence through effective and creative merchandising, maintain brand image and planogram compliance at defined locations
Identify sales barriers/challenges – problem solve at store level and elevate unresolved issues through proper channels
Gather and report on competitive intelligence including, but not limited to: sales tactics, price moves, promotions, new products, merchandising materials, compensation and store support
Sell-in additional brands at existing locations and grow distribution through new business development
Complete call reports, administrative tasks, and on-going personal training accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the workday
Be able to push/pull/reach/twist throughout the workday
Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Be able to push/pull weight up to 50 lbs.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational 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)
Sales or consumer goods experience a plus
About Us Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Retail
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$42,000.00 - $45,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
23917
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We Offer We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits
Bonus You will be eligible for a bonus of $1500 after 6 months of continuous active employment, and an additional $1500 after 1 year of continuous active employment
Other 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.
Responsibilities
Make a significant positive impact on sales and improving the consumer buying experience
Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all client products & services (subject matter expert) to educate in-store personnel through effective sales training including demonstrations, role play and side-by-side selling
Build strong professional relationships with all in-store personnel and client vendors/partners
Expand brand presence through effective and creative merchandising, maintain brand image and planogram compliance at defined locations
Identify sales barriers/challenges – problem solve at store level and elevate unresolved issues through proper channels
Gather and report on competitive intelligence including, but not limited to: sales tactics, price moves, promotions, new products, merchandising materials, compensation and store support
Sell-in additional brands at existing locations and grow distribution through new business development
Complete call reports, administrative tasks, and on-going personal training accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the workday
Be able to push/pull/reach/twist throughout the workday
Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Be able to push/pull weight up to 50 lbs.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational 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)
Sales or consumer goods experience a plus
About Us Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Retail
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$42,000.00 - $45,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
23917
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