Now Hiring - Lipari Foods - Retail Sales Sales Merchandiser in Minneapolis, MN

As a Sales Representative/Merchandiser, you will partner with both mid-level and high-profile customers in grocery stores, bakeries, delis and convenience stores to secure profitable sales in your territory and market Lipari products and services, collect orders and process credits, and ultimately ensure our retail partners, as well as Lipari, are successful. Given the importance of the partnerships with our customers, you will be consistently visiting customer locations across your territory so you need to have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record. Given the importance of the relationships with our customers, you will be consistently in-person at customer locations across your territory for “Belly to Belly” consulting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain proper selection and inventory of products for each of your customers
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing customers
• Keep customers within their payment terms and collecting payments when appropriate
• Be the customers’ consultant and the source for order collection

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required; Associates/Bachelor’s preferred
• Experience with direct sales to designated customers including retailers, delis, bakeries, convenience stores, etc.
• Ability to market and present new items, programs and other ‘value-add’ services to customers
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and standard email applications
• Must be able to read, write and understand English at a professional level
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle (Non-CDL commercial van)
• Must submit/pass company pre-employment requirements
• Willingness to perform a significant amount of territorial travel, regional sales meetings and other sales specific events.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 31,000+ food and packaging products to 28 states and 10,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing. Fast. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain’s Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we’re not just growing in Michigan!

We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Sales Representative/Merchandiser, you will partner with both mid-level and high-profile customers in grocery stores, bakeries, delis and convenience stores to secure profitable sales in your territory and market Lipari products and services, collect orders and process credits, and ultimately ensure our retail partners, as well as Lipari, are successful. Given the importance of the partnerships with our customers, you will be consistently visiting customer locations across your territory so you need to have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record. Given the importance of the relationships with our customers, you will be consistently in-person at customer locations across your territory for “Belly to Belly” consulting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain proper selection and inventory of products for each of your customers
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing customers
• Keep customers within their payment terms and collecting payments when appropriate
• Be the customers’ consultant and the source for order collection

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required; Associates/Bachelor’s preferred
• Experience with direct sales to designated customers including retailers, delis, bakeries, convenience stores, etc.
• Ability to market and present new items, programs and other ‘value-add’ services to customers
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and standard email applications
• Must be able to read, write and understand English at a professional level
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle (Non-CDL commercial van)
• Must submit/pass company pre-employment requirements
• Willingness to perform a significant amount of territorial travel, regional sales meetings and other sales specific events.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 31,000+ food and packaging products to 28 states and 10,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing. Fast. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain’s Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we’re not just growing in Michigan!

We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.