Retail Sales Consultant- Ohio NW/Indiana NE

Position Title: Retail Sales Consultant

Exempt Statues: Commission

Accountable To: District Sales Manager

Primary Objective: The Retail Sales Consultant develops and maintains relationships with potential and existing customers in the retail industry. You will ensure that our customers have the products, ideas, and resources they need to thrive in a competitive market while achieving company sales and profit goals. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build and maintain relationships with a variety of potential and existing customers
• Meet with potential and existing customers daily and integrate cold-calling into your schedule 
• Present new products and perform at-location demonstrations
• Establish costs for products sold and negotiate agreements with customers
• Use a PC-based computer for ordering, research, analysis, and communication
• Anticipate problems to occur and provide remedies according to established parameters
• Work toward the goal of earnings based solely on commissions over a reasonable period of time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving history
• The ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and written, in English as a primary language
• The capacity and desire to multi-task substantial amounts of issues at any given time
• Flexibility to service customers at unconventional times or during non-work days
• Ability to lift product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Independent, self-motivated, and disciplined with a work history that verifies it
• Use of personal vehicle is required- position involves substantial driving within the route. An allowance program offsets the expenses that are incurred
• Have a competitive nature and desire to succeed

SYSTEM & SOFTWARE:

• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required, Bachelor's degree or some college preferred
• Previous retail foodservice experience preferred (not fast food related)
• Should have a functional understanding of Excel

CRITICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Integrity and Honesty
• Positive attitude and customer-focused
• Professional
• Team Player
• Problem-Owner & Problem-Solver
• Exceptional verbal & written communicator
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test. The incumbent must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information they encounter.