Traveling Merchandising and Sales Representative
Travel Requirements*
Visit grocery stores in (but not limited to) Sacramento, Yuba City, Galt, Lodi and surrounded areas
Requires driving to store customer ( Flat daily car allowance offered additional to pay)
Benefits/Perks
Competitive wages
Career Growth Opportunities
Fun and Energetic Environment
Ongoing training
401(K)
Health Insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking a hard-working and friendly Merchandiser to join the team. As a Merchandiser, you will monitor the levels of inventory in grocery stores and maintain appropriate inventory levels. You will increase sales by ensuring grocery stores always have sufficient levels of our products.
Responsibilities
Develop and plan merchandising strategies for grocery store
Forecast consumer trends and identify preferences for store customers
Research supplier options, taking into consideration prices, quality, etc. to determine the best fit for grocery stores
Negotiate details of sales with store managers
Report on sales, budgets, and customer satisfaction
Grow sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service in all assigned accounts.
Develop and execute strategies to accomplish key company goals.
Ensure distribution and availability of products to the assigned customers.
Develop strong business relationship with store management to provide services and value beyond the customer's expectations.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required
Experience in in Grocery industry (recommended 2 + years) OR- work experience in merchandising (preferably merchandising in Grocery stores)- 2 + years
Understanding best practices in customer service and sales
Understanding of effective negotiation skills
Familiarity with market research and data analysis
Strong communication skills and willingness to work well with supervisor and coworkers in a team environment
**Bilingual : Spanish/ English (50% or +) (e-mails, messages, and selling in Spanish)
*Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full time basis, have a car, valid drivers license and proof of insurance.