RETAIL REPRESENTATIVE

Schraad Sales & Marketing•Kansas City, MO

12d

About The Position

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full-time Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser for its Kansas City, Missouri territory. The role suits a motivated self-starter who is organized, adaptable, able to learn tasks independently, and comfortable working in a positive, client-driven, team-based environment. The representative supports retail clients by maintaining product displays, carrying out merchandising initiatives, and communicating with company staff and store personnel. Continual travel is required and may include travel outside the local area and overnight stays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
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.
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 travel continually, including outside the local area and overnight when needed.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, squat, kneel, and stoop frequently; perform repetitive motions; work with hands and arms above the head; and talk and hear.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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 each reporting cycle according to 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 assigned retail initiatives, including new item placement, price incentives, and contests.
Attain new and existing item placement according to client and/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 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.
Record work expenses and work time, and request vacation and sick time accurately and promptly in Paycom.
Post time accurately in accordance with company policy before approving the timecard for payment.
Report issues with company-provided equipment promptly.
Communicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel about tasks, sales activities, and client objectives.
Check company email twice daily for operational updates.
Participate in required team activities, including retail sales meetings and food shows.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.