[Hiring] Retail Sales Representative @Ferrara

Role Description

The Retail Sales Representative ensures perfect retail execution of store level sales and priority plans within an assigned territory. This is an entry point into our Ferrara Sales organization. This territory consists of high-volume grocers and mass merchandise customers. Integrity is a crucial component of this role and requires the ability to work independently without direct supervision all while working effectively and efficiently.

The Retail Sales Representative is responsible for achieving sales KPI objectives including:

• Overall sales growth of assigned territory
• 100% distribution on Ferrara and Ferrero products
• Building and maintaining in-store displays
• Maintaining shelf integrity

This role leads the overall relationship at the store level. A successful sales representative will be driven, communicative, influential, entrepreneurial, and organized.

This position calls on the Atlanta South area (Covington, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, Riverdale, Union City, Morrow, Lithonia, Conyers, McDonough, College Park, Stockbridge, Ellenwood, Lithonia, Covington, Locust Grove, and East Point). The successful candidate must reside within the territory boundaries.

NOTE: THIS ROLE IS REMOTE

Qualifications

• BS/BA required
• A minimum of 1-2 years of successful Retail and/or Consumer Goods experience preferred
• Industry/Retail Knowledge preferred

Requirements

• High level of demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with personnel from all levels of management
• Self-directed, independent, motivated, and excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to utilize analytical skills to identify and communicate store and territory data
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Ability to embrace change and new ways of working
• Ability to recognize obstacles and involve others to take immediate action to move things forward
• Ability to analyze financial, inventory, retail conditions and/or other data to adapt appropriate selling approach
• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, and Outlook)
• Must be able to use tablet and other wireless technology

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Your workday should overlap the core hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday unless required by business needs
• Must meet an average of 7 hours of in-store time per day
• Must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to drive to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis with personal vehicle
• Ability to walk for a minimum of 7 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or drive for long periods of time, as well as frequently bend, kneel, and stoop
• Occasionally climb ladders and use equipment such as crushing balers, handheld pallet-jacks, and L-carts
• Ability to travel overnight if required
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely
• Subject to outside weather conditions and changing climates

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.