Sales Consultant- Duluth

Johnson Brothers•Duluth, MN

6d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Sales Consultant services retail stores for Johnson Brothers’ Phillips division, managing an established sales territory across the greater Duluth, Cloquet, and North Shore area. The role encompasses selling, customer service, merchandising, administration, and keeping accounts receivable up to date. The consultant builds customer relationships, executes sales initiatives, grows business, and ensures products are properly presented and serviced in retail locations.

Requirements

BA/BS college degree or related industry experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Goal- and results-driven approach.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds of product.

Nice To Haves

Prior route sales experience is highly preferred.
Local candidates are preferred; no relocation package is offered.

Responsibilities

Maintain consistent contact with customers and properly plan and execute sales initiatives.
Address customer-related issues promptly and courteously.
Develop a thorough understanding of products and pricing schedules and make effective sales presentations.
Achieve assigned company objectives, grow the business, and identify and nurture new accounts.
Use available point-of-sale materials to support selling efforts and merchandise products effectively, including displays, shelves, cold boxes, counters, and windows.
Follow required steps when making sales calls.
Conduct reliable inventory checks and communicate to minimize order mistakes.
Rotate products on shelves, in cold boxes, and in displays.
Follow company policies and procedures and handle paperwork accurately and promptly.
Keep accounts receivable up to date.