Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

Job Location : Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

Function : Merchandising

Employment Duration : Full-time

Benefits : Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401k program, generous paid time off (PTO) program

Job Summary : The Outside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for calling on independent stores to sell our products, present and get new items authorized, sell in promos, and some merchandising. Follows monthly priorities from business managers for each client. Enter turnover orders for all stores visited so they can be forwarded to our distributors to be delivered. Help coordinate store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc. with promotional selling / merch vehicles.

Acosta Values : People Minded, Integrity, Results Oriented, Trust, Teamwork, Innovation, Balance

Responsibilities :

• Visit assigned stores in the territory monthly.
• Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same.
• Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.
• Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.
• Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.
• At home after the visit - enter the orders taken into our turnover order system and transmit to the office for delivery of the product by the distributors.
• Work with the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.
• Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients.
• Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc.
• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate.
• Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Sell in pallets, shippers, incremental display plans to owner, district, and group level decision makers.
• Attend and represent Acosta and client at food shows and vendor shows.
• Coordinate multiple displays builds with multiple associates to elevate the retail plan.
• Reports to Unit manager on Primo dedicated team.

Education Requirements : High School Diploma / GED

Work Experience Requirements :

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