Store Sales Representative
The Hillman Group, Windham, ME, United States
Store Sales Representative – Portland, ME
Provides merchandising services and on‑site customer support at customer locations. Ensures prescribed regular service programs and customer relationships are effectively maintained at or above customer expectations. The territory consists of 8 stores and responsibilities require around 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. This is an hourly position with pay ranging from $19–20 per hour, plus car allowance and a corporate gas card for business miles.
This role will require overnight stays a few times a month.
Benefits
Car allowance
Cell phone allowance
$500 referral bonuses
Independent and flexible schedule
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Dayforce wallet (weekly or daily pay)
Tuition reimbursement available
Employee assistance & team member discounts
Responsibilities
Travel to and among customer store locations as required according to service schedule and to resolve issues.
Maintain customer stores by ensuring displays are set to plan‑o‑grams, assessing inventory levels, placing customer orders, down‑stocking product, removing defective product, placing POP material, and repairing displays and equipment.
Perform physical work necessary to tear down and/or assemble store displays, including racks and other prescribed display items according to the plan‑o‑grams.
May provide direction and supervision to temporary or support personnel assigned to assist with the reset.
Complete customer service sheets and surveys as directed.
Take photos of displays.
Maintain and timely submit required records and receipts.
Follow prescribed time‑reporting procedures and submit time worked accurately and promptly.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; college courses preferred.
Qualifications
Two years of field service or merchandising experience preferred, ideally in a large‑scale retail environment.
Ability to read and execute store plan‑o‑grams efficiently and use Word, Excel, and Windows.
Ready to travel regularly to customer locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record under Hillman’s Vehicle Policy.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Windows.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and deal tactfully with the public.
Ready to travel regularly to customer locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record under Hillman’s Vehicle Policy.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Sales/service environment varies due to location/store set‑up. May be exposed to cramped quarters, dust, fumes, or odors. Travel required daily, may involve driving up to 200 miles daily. Requires hand/eye coordination and functional vision and hearing. Physical demands: packaging, key light‑medium, lifting up to 50 lbs.
The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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This role will require overnight stays a few times a month.
Benefits
Car allowance
Cell phone allowance
$500 referral bonuses
Independent and flexible schedule
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Dayforce wallet (weekly or daily pay)
Tuition reimbursement available
Employee assistance & team member discounts
Responsibilities
Travel to and among customer store locations as required according to service schedule and to resolve issues.
Maintain customer stores by ensuring displays are set to plan‑o‑grams, assessing inventory levels, placing customer orders, down‑stocking product, removing defective product, placing POP material, and repairing displays and equipment.
Perform physical work necessary to tear down and/or assemble store displays, including racks and other prescribed display items according to the plan‑o‑grams.
May provide direction and supervision to temporary or support personnel assigned to assist with the reset.
Complete customer service sheets and surveys as directed.
Take photos of displays.
Maintain and timely submit required records and receipts.
Follow prescribed time‑reporting procedures and submit time worked accurately and promptly.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; college courses preferred.
Qualifications
Two years of field service or merchandising experience preferred, ideally in a large‑scale retail environment.
Ability to read and execute store plan‑o‑grams efficiently and use Word, Excel, and Windows.
Ready to travel regularly to customer locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record under Hillman’s Vehicle Policy.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Windows.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and deal tactfully with the public.
Ready to travel regularly to customer locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record under Hillman’s Vehicle Policy.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Sales/service environment varies due to location/store set‑up. May be exposed to cramped quarters, dust, fumes, or odors. Travel required daily, may involve driving up to 200 miles daily. Requires hand/eye coordination and functional vision and hearing. Physical demands: packaging, key light‑medium, lifting up to 50 lbs.
The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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