POSITION SUMMARY

Sales representatives are responsible for improving the sales of the company products in each assigned account. They are responsible for directing, controlling, and evaluating the delivery and merchandizing activates at assigned accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct a sales call on all assigned accounts on the proper day and in established sequence.
• Make calls on new accounts within your area and establish a working relationship.
• Consistently promote the sale of company products through personal selling efforts and regular contact with your accounts.
• Merchandise the complete product line in accounts including filling coolers, shelves, and displays.
• Ensure all displays within your accounts include the applicable POS.
• Consistently work to improve profitability through product pricing.
• Consistently peruse new product placements within your account base.
• Consistently secure primary locations within accounts to create product displays.
• Secure primary locations within accounts for POS materials.
• Monitor product pricing to ensure parity between competitive products.
• Recommend to retailers cooler sets that will improve the visibility and sales of company product.
• Plan and coordinate on premise promotions within accounts.
• · Maintain and operate your hand held unit proficiently and with regard to its safety.

· Efficiently and correctly complete all necessary paperwork.

· Build and maintain a working relationship and open communication with the owners, managers, and employees of your accounts.

· Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each of your accounts.

· Have a positive attitude about Webb & Gerritsen and all fellow employees when in discussion with retailers.

· Dress and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner.

· Report all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.

Position Qualifications

· Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Ambition – the drive to achieve personal advancement.

· Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others.

· Competitiveness – Willingness to strive to get ahead.

· Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following procedures

· Decision making – Ability to make critical decisions while following procedures.

· Friendly – Able to have an overall cheerful demeanor and get along well with a variety of different personalities.

· Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre- determined result.

· Honesty / Respectful – Ability to be truthful and respectful with everyone.

· Persuasive – Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.

· Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

· Reliability – Being dependable and trustworthy.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Valid driver’s license & Clean driving record

No prior experience is necessary

Physical Demands

You will frequently need to

· Stand

· Walk

· Carry or lift 21 to 50lbs

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Far, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception.)

Hearing (Able to hear oral communication well)

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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that all of the essential functions and basic job duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the daily functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Military Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations