Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

DESCRIPTION

The Outside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for calling on independent stores to sell our products, present & get new items authorized, sell in promos, some merchandising. Follows our monthly priorities from the business managers for each client. Enter turnover orders for all stores visited so they can be forwarded to our distributors to be delivered. Help Coordinate store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc with promotional selling/merch vehicles.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident

Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships

Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Some Essential Functions of this Position:

• Visit the assigned stores in the territory at least monthly.

• Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same.

• Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.

• Plan ahead with buyers up to three months on promos.

• Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.

• Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.

• Enter the orders taken into our turnover order system and transmit to the office for delivery of the product by the distributors.

• 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 such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience Requirements:

• Five years prior retail experience required.

• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.

• Have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

• Available for occasional overnight travel (meetings/food shows)

• Willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

• Effectively communicate with others.

• Must be able to speak and hear.

• Walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.

• Good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

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ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.

Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l’efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants.

Acosta et ses filiales , de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l’avenir.

Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l’égalité des chances .

Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées . Si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi.

Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions de poste à sa discrétion afin de répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise, voire de les dépasser.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez et acceptez la Déclaration de confidentialité d’Acosta et les Conditions d’utilisation .

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $46,800.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 1384