Territory Assistant

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Tacoma, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor, is growing and offers a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food, and good service. This role is for individuals enthusiastic about working in such an environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Valid driver’s license & clean MVR required.
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
Microsoft Office experience required, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% both in town and out of town.
Demonstrated strength in oral and written communications with people at all organizational levels.
Strong communication and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, focusing on those with the highest business impact, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the day-to-day relationship with stores in an assigned territory.
Provide back-up territory coverage and assistance for Regional Sales Supervisors and Retail Sales Consultants during their vacations, absences, or as otherwise needed.
Accurately assess inventory needed in the store, write accurate and timely orders, and review/approve all orders placed within the store with appropriate personnel.
Stock and rotate KeHE supplied product during back-up or coverage in the assigned territory.
Place and position products on store shelves.
Identify lost sales opportunities (e.g., item voids, missing shelf tags, out of stocks, planogram integrity).
Ensure high levels of customer service by responding quickly to inquiries, providing product education, and expertise.
Refer sales leads, customer feedback, and competitor activity information to the Regional Sales Supervisor or Retail Sales Consultant.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including new item cut-in, category resets, code checks, shelf and product maintenance, emergency deliveries, and attending sales meetings.