Job Information
Acosta Representative, Retail Van in San Fernando, California
Overview
Field Sales Associate closes sales through face-to-face interaction with customers based within assigned sales territories.
We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits
Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k options toboth FT and PT associates.An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools and services to help our employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life.
Responsibilities
Make a significant positive impact on sales and improving the consumer buying experience
Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all client products & services (subject matter expert) to educate in-store personnel through effective sales training including demonstrations, role play and side-by-side selling
Build strong professional relationships with all in-store personnel and client vendors/partners
Expand brand presence through effective and creative merchandising, maintain brand image and planogram compliance at defined locations
Identify sales barriers/challenges – problem solve at store level and escalate unresolved issues through proper channels
Gather and report on competitive intelligence including, but not limited to: sales tactics, price moves, promotions, new products, merchandising materials, compensation and store support
Sell-in additional brands at existing locations and grow distribution through new business development
Complete call reports, administrative tasks, and on-going personal training accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
College degree preferred.
Related work experience may be substituted for some educational requirements
1 – 3 years of sales experience.
Experience in data reporting and analysis preferred.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills – effective in one-on-one and group settings;
Works well independently as a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player
Persuasive, outgoing, friendly, confident – relationship builder
Meticulous attentional to detail and follow up
Conducts business with integrity and maintains strong business ethics
Ability to travel within defined territory.
Work State US-CA-San Fernando
Job ID 2022-204804
Work City San Fernando
PCN 257679
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Work Zip 91340
Starting average hours per week 37.5 +
Job Code FT0045
Category Field Jobs