What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Sales Merchandiser position at S. Abraham & Sons, Inc.?
Essential Functions
- Nurtures a full partnership relationship between SAS and its customers.
- Solicits, develops, and maintains continued profitable sales growth.
- Fills-in and supports the full-service program throughout the assigned region.
- Checks in the orders that have been delivered to the stores for the assigned departments as needed.
- Completes all necessary paperwork, including store documents which must all be sent into headquarters on a weekly basis.
- Uses ZiiZii to transmit orders or calls orders into Customer Service.
- Maintains plan-o-grams.
- Performs department resets and travels to other regions for resets when necessary.
- Coordinates sales with the other departments to work toward a common goal.
Competencies
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to travel extensively.
- Must show confidence and self-assurance in sales presentation.
- Patience, flexibility, and organization.
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Internet & Cellular/Wireless devices.)
- Must have well developed interpersonal skills and have the ability to promote harmonious relationships with staff, peers and supervisors.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work fluctuate, but should average 40 per week, and days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours listed are general hours and may be altered as needed. Additional hours may be required to fulfill job duties and position expectations.
Travel
Must have ability to travel locally while maintaining necessary account call frequency. Additional travel outside of region will be required occasionally.
Required Education and Experience
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of merchandising experience.
Equal Employment Policy
S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Pleasant, MI 48858: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000
