Sales Representative Needed for Tropical Cheese Industries

Tropical Cheese Industries is looking for an outside Sales Representative in the Rhode Island area and surrounding areas of Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, etc.

Bilingual English/Spanish and a valid driver’s license are a must

On the Field Retail/Food Industry experience is a big PLUS.

The Sales Representative sells products to businesses and individuals at the sales office, stores, showroom, or customer’s place of business by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Meets/surpasses assigned route’s quarterly and yearly volume goals

Achieves goals and objectives communicated either written or verbally by management

Gains, maintains and increases shelf space/products in Dairy, Deli, and Meat Depts.

Gains and coordinates Ads and promotional activity at the store level

Maintains and increases secondary displays for high-volume/featured products

· Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, and other sources

Opens new stores/ locations in his assigned territory

Installs and maintains POS material (e.g.: price tags, price cards, shelf strips, floor decals, etc.)

Manages the Dumps-to-Sales ratio below the targeted percentage

Inspects / corrects proper product rotation (FIFO) + removes products close to expiration code or with unsatisfactory cosmetics

Fills empty shelves with product in back stock before placing the order

Visits/contacts every account department manager/buyer every 2 weeks

· Displays and demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features

Attends to all Store setups/resets inside his assigned territory

Performs Market Pricing Audits every 2 weeks

Reports any issues/opportunities (e.g.: product quality, new competitors, stores closings, new stores, upcoming events, anniversaries)

· Ensures that financially all accounts are up-to-date. Consult with the Accounts Receivable Manager and Sales Team Manager.

· Takes temperature refrigeration unit reading at store level and records it on the order sheet

· Maintains his Files, Binder, and File Box neatly organized and updated monthly

· Updates his Route Sale Call Book Monthly

· Prepares reports of business transactions and submits expense accounts monthly

Attends to all Sales meetings

Experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Benefits:

Monthly Car allowance of $500

Monthly Gas reimbursement

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

If you are interested, please email all resumes to ctorres@tropicalcheese.com, mareception@tropicalcheese.com and mareception2@tropicalcheese.com

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