Field Service and Sales Representative

Associated Distributors has established itself as a premier store merchandiser of sunglasses and cellular accessories to convenience stores and truck stops. We pride ourselves on the level of service that we provide to each retail store to make sure our products are replenished and well displayed. Lil’ Drug Store Products is the leading health and beauty care supplier to over 125,000 convenience stores throughout the country. They have achieved consistent growth and success and is recognized as an industry leader. The Company is committed to their employees and their customers.

Associated Distributors is expanding field operations with opportunities to grow. We are hiring a Field Service Representative to establish good working relationships with retailers we serve by placing orders, servicing, cleaning, and selling our products in the assigned territory.

Territory: Includes Tallahassee, FL – Golf Shores, AL – Montgomery, AL – Albany, GA – Jacksonville, FL (125 stores)

Weekly Mileage: 400-650 miles (depending on week)

Overnight Travel: 1-3 nights (depending on week)

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

· Order products for the retailer by utilizing an electronic hand-held device, or leave behind suggest order.

· Work independently to place products accurately with a high quality, clean, visual display

· Establish and maintain rapport with key store individuals while providing outstanding customer service

· Service a store route consisting of approximately 100-500 driving miles, depending on the week

· Update and maintain display assortment with best-selling products for each store

· Acquire new customer accounts in existing territory

· Drive sales by selling promotional displays to existing customers

· Manage store route planning in an efficient manner

· Travel extensively through assigned region

· Other duties as assigned

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

· Minimum of 1-year retail experience

· Route sales experience preferred

Physical and Working Environment:

· Working Hours: Generally, between 8 AM – 5 PM with flexibility for business and personal needs (with Supervisor approval).

· Working Environment: Work usually performed in a retailer.

· Tools and Equipment Used: Computer, tablet, e-mail, phone, and other standard office equipment.

· Travel: Daily travel by automobile. Up to 50% overnight travel. Occasional airline travel for special projects.

· Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs on occasion; digital dexterity and hand/eye to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, supplier or employees remotely and in person; ability to travel by airplane or automobile.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel including overnight in a hotel 1-3 nights per week?

Experience:

• Merchandising: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road