Route Sales Representative-Wilmington NC

Job Summary:

The Sales Representative will be responsible for servicing accounts in the protected assigned area.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Train merchandiser.

· Supervise, mentor, coach, and lead assigned merchandiser in day-to-day activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Applies knowledge of the field and product features to match products to the needs of clients.

· Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.

· Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.

· Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.

· Load work vehicle with supplies as needed from assigned warehouse without assistance.

· Unload and deliver product from work vehicle into assigned customer locations without assistance.

· Expertly merchandise product on shelves and racking in customer locations.

· Resolves customer complaints.

· Perform resets during reset season.

· Collaborate with leadership to develop sales expectations and strategies.

· Assist with other territories as needed and/or assigned.

· Participate in the annual pallet program.

· Maintain assigned warehouse, receive and stow away stock, order stock if necessary, in your region.

· Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills:

· Merchandising knowledge and skilled at training staff on merchandising.

· Direct Store Delivery (DSD)/Route experience is mandatory.

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Must be able to work with little to no supervision.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

· Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Able to comfortably drive a medium duty box truck, approximately 20 feet in length.

· Early morning start times, predawn hours.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum 1 years of experience in DSD/Route Sales

Physical Requirements:

· Able to safely get in and out of box trucks and vans with and without product.

· Working in non-climate-controlled box trucks and other work vans in all weather conditions.

· Able to unload delivery trucks and stow product appropriately in the warehouse.

· Must be able to load product onto work vehicle without assistance.

· Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds.

Prolonged sitting and driving.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Home daily

Ability to Relocate:

• Leland, NC 28451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40,000 - $70,000