SALES SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE

Imperial Trading•Elmwood, LA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Trading Co., LLC is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Sales Support Representative to join the Imperial Trading Team! While working in and adjacent to the New Orleans, LA area, if chosen, skilled Sales Support Representatives will focus on current customers as well as new business while working in conjunction with the multiple departments and operations. We are proud that our Company has been in business for more than 100 years and continues expand as one of the nation's largest food distributors. It is an exciting time to join the Imperial Team! SUMMARY OF DUTIES: A Sales Support Representative proactively executes retail business directives, maintains in-store conditions to standards and resolves issues at store level in a timely manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES are listed below: Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the Sales Representative position, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining proficiency with current computer technology and all hardware and software in order to effectively perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned in this job description
Responsible for timely and efficient utilization of all sales technology applications – all order machines
Responsible for maximizing sales and profit objectives by timely execution of in- store directives
Responsible for assisting customers and resolving problems at the store level, including but not limited to merchandise, delivery days, store sets, and ordering devices
Responsible for identifying potential new customers via regular and timely qualified referrals to the business development team
Responsible for reporting needs and changes in the market place to Sales Support Manager and Business Development personnel
Primary duty is relative to supporting sales, or creating maximum sales order potential by proactively executing in-store directives and timely communication in the resolution of issues and/or identification of opportunities
Responsible for making timely collections as requested by A/R and distributing correspondence to retailers
Responsible for submitting required reports and orders in a timely manner, including but not limited to, mileage, store call list and in-store mission
Responsible for timely running sales route as directed and calling on stores at company required frequency and duration
Responsible executing all directives as mandated and requested by management and company
Responsible to perform basic merchandising duties
Responsible for attending sales support meetings and specified company functions
Customarily and is regularly engaged away from the Company’s place or places of business
Responsible for owning/leasing a reliable vehicle and maintaining company required level of insurance for the purpose of executing the duties and responsibilities listed in the job description
Reports to work, meetings, and scheduled business affairs on time, as directed by management and completes above listed tasks in a competent manner