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Schraad Sales & Marketing•Champaign, IL

12d•Remote

About The Position

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full-time Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser in the Springfield, Illinois area. The role is suited to a motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills who can adapt quickly, learn tasks independently, and work effectively in a positive, client-driven team environment. The employee communicates with company staff and store personnel while carrying out retail sales, merchandising, and client initiatives. Continual travel is required and may involve travel outside the local area and overnight stays. Schraad Sales & Marketing describes people as its most strategic and competitive asset and emphasizes a performance-driven culture that values employee contributions, opinions, passions, and creativity. The company states that it is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. It also notes that it offers excellent benefit packages, without specifying individual benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, commitment to company quality standards, and customer-service focus.
Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with company staff and store personnel.
Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and valid proof of insurance meeting company requirements.
Access to reliable high-speed internet.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, squat, kneel, and stoop frequently; perform repetitive motions; and work with hands and arms above the head.
Ability to talk and hear as required for the role.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

Retail sales experience.
Retail merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver 100% coverage of the assigned retail territory during every reporting cycle, in accordance with client frequency plans.
Clean, stock, and rotate manufacturer products in merchandise displays as assigned.
Implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assigned.
Take requested photos using a company-provided device.
Execute retail initiatives, including new item placement, price incentives, and contests, as assigned.
Attain new and existing item placement according to client or customer shelf standards, conditions, and speed-to-shelf guidelines.
Report all Missions, Sets, and Notes in the Go Spot Check application immediately and in real time while performing the work.
Use Go Spot Check to check schedules, accept work assignments, receive work documentation and information, and record work start and completion times.
Attend customer store sets and arrange client shelving sections to meet marketing objectives.
Accurately and promptly record work expenses and time, and request vacation and sick time in Paycom.
Post time in accordance with company policy before approving timecards for payment.
Report issues with company-provided equipment promptly for resolution.
Communicate with Schraad staff and store personnel about tasks, sales activities, and client objectives.
Check company email twice daily for operational updates.
Participate in scheduled team activities, including retail sales meetings and food shows, as required.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Travel continually, including possible travel outside the local area and overnight stays.