What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Marketing Representative position at The Restaurant Store?
Position Summary
A Field Marketing Representative with The Restaurant Store is responsible for communicating the advantages of shopping with TRS in a clean and concise manner across the local market area. The Field Marketing Representative will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective field marketing and advertising strategies that align with the goals of our sales and marketing teams. The employee for this position will work in and around the Greater Baltimore, MD areas. The Restaurant Store has two locations throughout Baltimore. This role will work to support both of these locations. This is a salaried role with a performance based quarterly bonus structure. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30pm. (Hours may vary due to scheduling demands and special events)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.
Travel Requirements
May require occasional travel to other stores within the region.
A Field Marketing Representative with The Restaurant Store is responsible for communicating the advantages of shopping with TRS in a clean and concise manner across the local market area. The Field Marketing Representative will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective field marketing and advertising strategies that align with the goals of our sales and marketing teams. The employee for this position will work in and around the Greater Baltimore, MD areas. The Restaurant Store has two locations throughout Baltimore. This role will work to support both of these locations. This is a salaried role with a performance based quarterly bonus structure. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30pm. (Hours may vary due to scheduling demands and special events)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Travel to and call on businesses in the local market area to increase sales with existing customers and develop new relationships with prospective customers
- Develop and maintain knowledge of products offered in-store and the gross profit associated with private label products
- Communicate with Sales team to ensure follow-through on leads generated Field Marketing team
- Communicate pertinent information to TRS Marketing Department through established reporting methods
- Plan, organize, and execute specific sales and marketing programs under the direction of the Sales Manager
- Research and communicate competitor information to sales and inventory teams within the local branch by providing relevant competitor invoices and identify current vendors of prospective customers
- Ability to navigate TRS.com quickly and effectively to assist customers with establishing online accounts and quick pick lists
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in retail and/or field marketing / sales / hospitality
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
- Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
- Strong understanding of basic Microsoft Office programs and applications
- Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.
Travel Requirements
May require occasional travel to other stores within the region.
Salary : $52,000 - $56,000
