About this role
Immediately Hiring
If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!
What We Offer
- Pay: $54000 - $56000 / year
- Compensation is a combination of base pay plus commission
- Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional weekends) on assigned route
- Fuel card and mileage reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, and 401K with Company Match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
- Opportunities for career advancement
What You Will Do
In this position, you will place orders and merchandise product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.
- Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
- Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
- Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
- Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- Utilize your personal vehicle for daily route
What We Look For
- Grocery experience (preferred but not required)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and 18 years or older
- Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
- Ability to meet pre-employment background check and drug test requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Years of Related Experience: One or more years of related experience, such as retail sales or merchandising, preferably in a consumer service and/or sales environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with store personnel and customers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic computer and smart phone proficiencyWillingness to travel as needed. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must possess a mobile device with voice and text capabilities. Must be willing and able to work weekends and early morning hours as needed. Ability to operate and maintain company equipment including handhelds, computers, etc. Basic math and language skills and effective oral and written communication skills. In certain geographical locations, second languages may be preferred.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Other facts
About Schwan's Company
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent.
Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
What you'll do
- The Route Sales Representative will place orders and merchandise products to ensure availability on store shelves. They will also build in-store relationships and drive additional sales by promoting new products.
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