Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full-time, in-store Sales Representative/Merchandiser in the Odessa, TX area.

At Schraad Sales & Marketing we value people as our most strategic and competitive asset. We are committed to the development of a performance driven culture that values our employees’ contributions, opinions, passions and creativity. Schraad Sales & Marketing is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We strive to attract the most talented candidates and brightest minds to join our team, and we are proud of our excellent benefit packages.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

We’re seeking a motivated self-starter and excellent communicator who excels at building relationships and rapport with department decision makers in store. This individual will be responsible for influencing stores to order additional product and to display client products during key promotional events. This position also includes general product merchandising and addressing ad-hoc opportunities during the store call. This individual will be responsible for a territory in and around Odessa.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Build relationships in-store with key decision makers across all departments.
• Execute pre-planned and ad-hoc retail initiatives to maintain shelf integrity and support promotions.
• Use a company provided tablet to:
  • Accurately report all work completed/store level actions, observations, photos, and issues
  • Schedule work assignments
  • Receive work documentation and information
  • Record work start and completion times
• Maintain coverage every reporting cycle of assigned retail territory according to customer frequency plans.
• Attend resets and implement retail schematics as directed by the customer to meet the shelving plan, as required.
• Participate in team-scheduled tasks such as retail sales meetings and food shows, as required.
• Travel may be required outside the local area and include overnight stays on occasion for meetings and other needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess strong interpersonal, decision making and leadership skills
• Strong demonstration of organization skills, being extremely detail oriented, commitment to maintaining quality standards per company policy and high attention to customer service.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel
• Proficient with using Technology (Computers, Smart Phone, Tablets)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and provide valid proof of insurance that meets company requirements
• Must have access to reliable high-speed internet

Preferred Skills

Retail Sales Experience Retail Merchandising Experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.

The employee is regularly required to stand/walk for long periods of time; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; frequent repetitive motions; working with hands/arms above head; talking, and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder.