- Company:
Tree of Life, Inc.
- Location:
Madison, WI
- Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Employee
- Job Category:
Sales/Retail/Business Development
- Occupations:
Field Sales
- Industry:
Food and Beverage Production
- Work Experience:
2+ to 5 Years
- Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Education Level:
High School or equivalent
- Company:
Tree of Life, Inc.
- Reference Code:
7090
Primary Responsibility: · Present and sell new items, new placements, and recommend item replacement for slow or discontinued items. · Present available promotional opportunities. · Propose items for cross-merchandising. · Using independent judgment and sales techniques to recognize and increase sales. · Present and sell items for seasonal, holiday, or other displays to maximize revenue.
The Field Sales Associate is responsible for product sales to a set of customers. Sells product by suggesting new items and new placements; presenting promotional opportunities and displays to store management, suggesting items for cross merchandising. Identifies and pursues opportunities to increase sales of current and new items. Has responsibility for receiving product and/or stocking shelves.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two (2) years sales/marketing experience required. Current drivers license and proof of insurance required. Food industry and/or distribution preferred. Knowledge of MS Office required. FLORIDA APPLICANTS ONLY: Must be at least 21 years of age.
Essential Functions:
• Conduct sales calls, merchandize and explain product set to appropriate retail store locations:
• Check-in / receive orders. Stock, merchandise, and ensure proper placement of product.
• Maintain adequate inventory level by removing out-of-date or un-saleable products and reorder as necessary.
• Audit store shelves to ensure shelf tags are in place, identify slow or discontinued items, and write / transmit orders for replenishment.
• Participate in resets and/or promotional / marketing planning for assigned customers.
• Prepare and process all paperwork and reports including, but not limited to; sales activity reports, handwritten orders, credits, and expense reports.
• Resolve store issues by working with store management and enlist appropriate company support.
• Attend and participate in Trade Shows as requested.
• Maintain strong product knowledge.
• Other duties and special projects as requested
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
Ability to present for sales a wide variety of products. Ability to understand retailer and customer preferences to select products to recommend. Understanding of sales process and methods to influence decision makers. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to follow information in a schematic format. Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to work independently without direct on-site supervision. Excellent grammar, verbal and writing skills. Above average presentation skills. High energy level. Comfortable performing multi-faceted tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry 10 pounds, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit and drive. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb and walk. Must be able to travel. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office / store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.
