Retail Sales Specialist
About The Position
C.A. Carlin is looking for a full-time retail representative to service retailers in Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs. You will be responsible for selling, merchandising, gaining/maintaining distribution and placing Point of Sale materials within assigned accounts as well as reporting tasks in a reporting system. Prior experience as a sales rep in the CPG industry is preferred. You must be able to lift, bend/stoop for extended periods of time. This position requires you to work independently. Must be able to follow directions and have excellent communication skills. Reliable transportation, clean driving record, valid driver’s license and to maintain business level auto insurance is required.
Requirements
- Local to the Chicago, IL area to service retailers
- 1 year of Merchandising experience required
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance are required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must display a positive and professional attitude and appearance
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
- Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Email and Internet Explorer)
- Must have cell phone, printer and computer with internet accessibility
- May be subject to a background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a sales rep in the CPG industry is preferred
Responsibilities
- Selling, merchandising, gaining/maintaining distribution and placing Point of Sale materials within assigned accounts
- Reporting tasks in a reporting system
- Ordering product, working product to shelves from new orders
- Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores
- Adhere to attendance and dress code guidelines
- Perform physical activities, i.e., frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, etc.
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team
Benefits
- Paid drive time
- Flexible monthly schedule
- PTO and sick days
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid company life insurance
- 401k with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
