Sales Representative (Full Time)

Perry's Ice Cream•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sales Representative servicing accounts in Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston counties. The regular work schedule is Monday-Friday with base compensation starting at $40,000 annually and progressing based on skills and experience. As a core member of our sales team, you will be expected to build relationships with personnel at various types of accounts, including convenient stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and independent markets in designated territory. You will further the Perry's Ice Cream brand by promoting and introducing new products and merchandising inventory throughout designated territory. Perry's will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

Retail / frozen food sales, merchandising, and execution experience
Familiarity with the supermarket, convenience store, and drug store channels
Ability to build quality relationships with customers and other team members
Physical ability to consistently and repetitively lift & carry up to 30 pounds, bend, and twist while merchandising products, and ability to push & pull a store dolly loaded with up to approximately 100 – 500 pounds of product.
Ability to work in a cold environment, such as a walk in freezer with a temperature of -10º to -20ºF
Basic computer skills to include email and handheld scanner
Accountability to exercise safe behavior
Flexibility to work irregular schedule
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Passion for customer service and representing yourself and Perry’s with the highest quality
High integrity and commitment to teamwork
Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record, reliable vehicle & proof of insurance in accordance with our auto reimbursement policy.

Nice To Haves

2 year business degree preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Build relationships with personnel at various types of accounts, including convenient stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and independent markets in designated territory
Further the Perry's Ice Cream brand by promoting and introducing new products and merchandising inventory throughout designated territory
Working with and talking about ice cream most of your day.
Building solid relationships with personnel at various types of accounts such as: convenience stores; drug stores; supermarkets; and independent grocery stores in Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston counties.
Working independently using your personal vehicle to drive from account to account.
Further the presence of Perry’s Ice Cream by introducing new products and merchandising current inventory to maximize attractiveness to the customer. This includes, creatively selling in and building awesome eye-catching displays to grow sales.
Forecasting product sales, and placing accurate orders for each account, to manage inventory at all times.
Using a handheld computer in addition to completing various other paperwork.
Work in store freezers to stock shelves & organize back stock.
Work with a team to ensure outstanding execution with at each account you manage by proactively communicating with both internal and external customers.