Location: Pinellas Park, Florida, United States
Category: Merchandising
Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 USD / yearly
Full-time
The Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is primarily responsible for calling on select retail locations to sell in products, present, and get new items authorized, sell in promos, some merchandising. Follows our monthly priorities from the business managers for each client. Help Coordinate store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc with promotional selling/merch vehicles.
Visit specific retail locations in the territory each month.
Present new items for clients and secure orders for same.
Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.
Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.
Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.
Work with the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc.
Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.
Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients.
Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc.
Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
Rotate stock, clean and stock display, and price merchandise as appropriate.
Perform duties such as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
High School Diploma/GED
Five years prior retail experience required.
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
Must be available for occasional overnight travel (meetings/food shows)
Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
Must be able to speak and hear.
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.
Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate various tools.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401k program, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program