Local Grocery Sales Executive

DeLallo • (local team), MI

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About The Position

DeLallo is seeking candidates for a Local Grocery Sales Executive. The role of the Local Sales Executive is to sell, order, merchandise and manage the products of the George DeLallo Company on a specified route for existing accounts in a geographic territory and to establish new accounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience selling in the retail food industry
• Demonstrated ability to exceed sales objectives
• Minimum of an Associates' Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in an effective manner both in person and electronically
• Ability to perform simple math problems as well as basic knowledge and use of Microsoft products
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems
• Capable of adapting to different personalities encountered
• Must have reliable vehicle and proof of current vehicle insurance
• Valid driver's license without restrictions
• Must be goal oriented

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of all George DeLallo Company products to ensure our reputation as 'Being experts in our field.'
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships and increase business in new and existing customers in an assigned territory.
• Introduce our customers to new items, shippers, surveys, off-shelf displays, cutting and sampling, promotions, ads, and cross merchandising ideas with the purpose of growing sales.
• Sell, order, stock and merchandise products according to company policies and procedures while maintaining sales profit margins.
• Coordinate sales and deliveries to meet customer's receiving schedule and company transportation schedule.
• Provide store shelf maintenance as it pertains to: credits, tags, TPR's pricing, product and shelf condition, product rotation, plan-o-grams, blocking of products, and use of POS material.
• Seek and develop knowledge and information about competitor activity, pricing and tactics, parity margins and communicate this information to the Local Sales Manager.
• Execute strategies for new business opportunities (concepts, prospecting, lead follow-up, etc) in new as well as existing customers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)
• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)
• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development
• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees