Outside Sales Representative (TEMP)

Outside Sales Representative (TEMP) Job Post

The Outside Sales Representative closes sales through face-to-face interaction with customers based within assigned sales territories. They meet with potential and existing customers to present sales proposals and inform them of product benefits and features. The Outside Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, research sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services. 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 to both 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 :

Conduct professional product presentations to current Retail customers

Stimulate market growth through new distribution and coverage in independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry and c-store distributors in assigned geography

Evaluate customers skills, needs and build productive long lasting relationships

Achieving sales goals and brand building presence and merchandising

Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments

Assists customers with ordering information and configurations; provides quotations on customer requirements and provides appropriate follow up

Utilize iPad technology for reporting all inventory / sales made daily and weekly

Performs any other appropriately related duty as requested by the Sales Manager

Be able to drive a company van (Ford Transit, Connect or similar) throughout the work day

Manage cash and client product inventory

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to follow navigation / directions, communicate, and solve customer challenges that might arise

Be able to lift up to 30lbs

Be able to push / pull up to 80 lbs

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Be able to bend / stoop / squat / kneel throughout the work day

Be able to push / pull / reach / twist

The ideal candidate will have driven a Sprinter Van, Box Truck, Straight Truck, Step Van or like larger vehicles

Be able to lift up to 30lbs

Education & Experience :

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required

1-2 year's sales related and / or consumer goods industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts

Must be able to read and follow a plan-o-gram (POG)

Must possess good problem-solving skills

Must be able to use an iPad / Tablet

Must have trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar)

About Us :

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category : Retail

Position Type : Full time

Business Unit : Sales

Salary Range : $42,000.00 - $45,000.00

Company : Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID : 7406