Position includes calling on grocery stores in and around but not limited to the following areas.

Must live in the geographical area of territory.

Auburn, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Clayton, Covington, Toccoa, Winder, Athens, Commerce, Jefferson, Franklin & Hayesville, NC

This is a salaried position with benefits, gas card & car allowance. Pay is once a month.

Job Purpose:
The Retail Sales Merchandising Rep is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities:
Achieving Results
Meeting or exceeding POS to plan goals for assigned stores and markets
Growing POS for client brands by selling incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock conditions.
Analyzes and develops business sales strategies that identify opportunities to grow sales within their territory.
Consultative Selling
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in stores and markets
Delivering consistent market level contact as per client standards
Effectively gaining front end and main aisle presence of client brands. This is accomplished in conjunction and alignment with store or market personnel so that the primary merchandising and stocking duties are done by store personnel. This collaborative relationship is developed on a mutual interest and business relationship. Organizing and Planning

Administration/Reporting:

Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, expense reports, etc.

Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous retail sales experience in grocery preferred
Demonstrates skills and behaviors pertaining to competencies: Achieving Results, Consultative Selling, Initiative, Organization & Planning
A dynamic, upbeat salesperson that eludes high energy and execution excellence.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to translate ideas and concepts into retailer benefits
Strong self-management skills
Has basic computer knowledge

Other Requirements:
Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.
Ability to be flexible, willing to work extended hours and overnight travel when necessary

Must have good driving record.

Must be able to pass drug test and background check.

Driving Requirements:
Driving is an essential duty and function of this job and requires the use of a Personal Vehicle

Must maintain current and valid driver's license and valid proof of current insurance

Physical Demands:
Climb stool or step ladder to reach up to 10 feet in order to obtain/lift/move product
Ability to lift and carry
Occasionally bend and/or stoop, crawl and/or climb, and kneel
Continuously walk, use feet and/or legs for repetitive motion, and use hands and/or arms for repetitive motion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid monthly

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• Do you live geographically in North Georgia as advertised for the position?
• Are you comfortable with being paid once a month?

Ability to Relocate:

• Commerce, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person