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, research sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.
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
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)
Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000 annually
Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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!
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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