Job Description
Job Description
River Valley & Cavallaro Foods, a growing specialty foods distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a full time Grocery Sales Representative to join our Independent Sales Team and serve our customers in the Buffalo, NY Area . (Darien Center, Eden, Angola, Cheektowaga & Lancaster)
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned food distribution company based in Syracuse, NY and serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies : River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.
This role is integral to driving business growth and supports our commitment to building lasting and productive customer relationships through our full-service program. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, exceptional visual presentation skills, and the business acumen to meet customer needs through active listening and open, effective communication.
Wages :
- 39,000 - $44,000 per year
Essential Functions :
Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.Order product to maintain inventory levels, as needed.Perform additional job duties as required.Requirements and Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or equivalentAt least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role; grocery experience preferredMust have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportationDaily travel required, must be available for occasional, position dependent overnight travelAvailable to work weekends and / or a variable schedule as requiredAble to routinely lift up to 50 poundsAble to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of timeAbility to effectively communicate and present informationStrong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processesAbility to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing prioritiesProven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solvingStrong computer skills – Email / Outlook, Electronic Ordering / PDA, Word, ExcelPhysical Requirements :
Ability to walk / stand 8-10hrs per dayAbility to lift / carry up to 50lbsAbility to push / pull heavily loaded product cartsRepetitive bending / stooping / kneeling to fill shelvesAbility to move and climb ladders / step stoolsBenefits :
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes :
Flexible Paid Time OffCompany paid holidaysHealth, prescription, and dental insuranceLife and disability insuranceSupplemental insurances401 (k) with company matchEmployee assistant programEmployee purchase programRiver Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Salary : $39,000 - $44,000
