Retail Sales Consultant

Company: KeHE
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! The Retail Sales Consultant is responsible for all aspects of executing the day-to-day relationship with the stores in an assigned territory. The success and compensation for the position will be based upon the Retail Sales Consultant's ability to grow sales in each store, increase the number of displays in each store, increase order size, and maintain excellent relationships with all store management and personnel.

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor' degree preferred.
• Valid driver' license & clean MVR required.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
• Microsoft Office experience required, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communications with people at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting effective meetings and making clear and concise presentationsQualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
  • Strong negotiating, communication and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment - must be a team player.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, focusing on those with the highest business impact, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action to avoid crises whenever possible.
  • Seek continued product knowledge to become a specialty product "expert";. Must be motivated to achieve personal development.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. The employee is frequently required to sit and drive. The Representative is frequently required to stand, and walk. Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time. While performing the duties of this position, the Representative 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. Follow and abide by all KeHE Safety work rules and policies and procedures. Including but not limited to working safely, being aware of your surroundings and reporting any unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions.

Keywords: KeHE, Battle Creek , Retail Sales Consultant, Other , Battle Creek, Michigan