Temporary Retail Sales Representative

Retail Sales Representative

The Retail Sales Representative closes sales through face-to-face interaction with customers based within assigned sales territories. They meet with potential and existing customers to present sales proposals and inform them of product benefits and features. The Retail Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, research sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.

We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k options to both FT and PT associates. An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools and services to help our employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life.

Responsibilities

Conduct professional product presentations to current Retail customers

Stimulate market growth through new distribution and coverage in independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry and c-store distributors in assigned geography

Evaluate customers skills, needs and build productive long-lasting relationships

Achieving sales goals and brand building presence and merchandising

Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments

Assists customers with ordering information and configurations; provides quotations on customer requirements and provides appropriate follow up

Utilize iPad technology for reporting all inventory/sales made daily and weekly

Perform any other appropriately related duty as requested by the Sales Manager

Be able to drive a company van (Ford Transit, Connect or similar) throughout the work day

Manage cash and client product inventory

Must have a valid driver's license—noCDL necessary

Ability to follow navigation/directions, communicate, and solve customer challenges that might arise

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the workday

Be able to push/pull/reach/twist throughout the workday

Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Be able to push/pull weight up to 50 lbs.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts

Must be able to read and follow a plan-o-gram (POG)

Must possess good problem-solving skills

Must be able to use an iPad/Tablet

Must have trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar)

Sales or consumer goods experience a plus

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer