Sales Representative - Owensboro, KY

Position – Sales Representative Location : Owensboro, KY The Sales Representative role is responsible for selling product, building displays, fostering good relationships with new and existing customers, and product placement within your territory region. Position Specifics : Days / Hours of Work : Monday- Friday, 6am start time Location : Owensboro, KY Essential functions : Responsible for selling and executing all the company’s products to the customer. Maintain and grow customer relationships between our company and the businesses we service. Must have excellent communication skills with the public and be able to discuss existing and new arriving products Clark Distributing Company has to offer. Must be able to sell in displays, racks or any other selling points incrementally to what we already have in the customers store. Must have a persuasive personality when letting customers know of new / existing products and good product placement sets throughout their store to sell more of said products. Must conduct yourself in a professional manner. Appropriate and professional appearance including hygiene / clothing. Ensure all code of ethics is the same amongst employees. Arrive on time if not earlier to discuss daily tasks that need to be handled amongst locations, Good communication with drivers, merchandisers or any other sales support representatives. Must be willing to build displays or aid in helping employee build. Must maintain / monitor product rotation within customers stores It is the Salesmen’s responsibility to ensure the store is fully stocked during the week day and weekends. Store must maintain neat and presentable product placement / along with a clean and safe back stock area Qualifications Qualified individuals for this role will possess the following characteristics : Must have a positive attitude when dealing with employees and / or customers Must motivate team members / employees in a positive way to complete tasks asked of them Very good communication skills. Must be very thorough in explaining to staff the job tasks that need to be completed. Must follow company rules and guidelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of equipment applications, and everyday sales support duties Valid Driver’s License for your state of residency and an excellent driving history for the last five years. (Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed) Must be 21 or older Must be able to pass an extensive background and drug screening process Must be able to perform physical lifting, push / pulling, frequent standing / walking Reliable means of transportation to and from work May be required to work weekends Previous sales experience Ability to work in a fast paced environment, lifting up to 25-40 lbs. of product repetitive OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO STATEMENT Clark Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Clark Distributing Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.