HIL - Sales Manager

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of all sales activities in assigned markets. Will provide regular customer contact and service to established accounts. Will actively seek to acquire new customers.

Requirements

Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
Minimum age: 18
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with a ten-key calculator.
Previous experience with data entry.
Ability to work well with numbers.
Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.
Strong math skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to structure and productively manage own time with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated product knowledge.
Maintain valid required driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Three years of route sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and efficiently with sales delivery personnel, office personnel and supervisor regarding any and all aspects of business to meet the customer needs.
Develop and maintain strong interpersonal skills with both customers and colleagues to facilitate positive customer relations and proactive problem solving abilities.
Develop and maintain various reports, spreadsheets, etc. concerning all activities relevant to assigned markets.
Provide necessary assistance in the collections of delinquent accounts.
Develop and present promotional/advertising materials to existing customers.
Create and implement regular community based events to augment consumer interest and brand preference.
Create and present a variety of effective full line dairy and ice cream sales presentations for utilization in increasing existing customer sales and the acquisition of new customers.
Train customers on Company procedures relative to ordering, returns, damage products, etc.
Direct the activities of the Merchandisers as necessary to guarantee effective product presentation.
Assist in product delivery in periods when normal delivery methods are unavailable or exhausted. This will require the sales rep. to have the appropriate license.
Provide on-call backup to departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department