Now Hiring - Costello’s Ace Hardware - Retail Sales Commercial Sales Representative in Princeton, NJ

Full description of the position

Overview

Build and maintain relationships with our customers while carrying out the tasks of your job in a complete, urgent and accurate way.

Integrity

Always be honest in your dealings with any: Customer, other staff member, merchandise and company property.

Workplace Safety

Work safely. Take the time and thought process needed to always keep you safe. Safe from any accidents that can happen and safe in any situations that may arise. Never put yourself in a position where you may be at risk of being injured.

Workplace Security

Not only do we want you to be safe, we want you to feel secure. Always treat others as you want to be treated yourself. Never threaten, scare, taunt or make fun of fellow staff members. Keep any negative thoughts to yourself.

Attitude

Come to work every day with a positive attitude. Leave any negative feelings, thoughts and actions at home. When you are on the stage, where our customers shop, always maintain a positive attitude so you can deal with all those who you encounter in a positive way.

Teamwork

Working together as a team is what makes all of our jobs manageable. It is not about the Individual that dictates our success; it is how well we work as a team. Help out other staff members when asked or on your own initiative.

Your paycheck

The only way we have income in the company is by customers shopping with us. The monies you receive in the form of a paycheck, comes from our customers. Be sure you treat each and every customer as if your paycheck is coming from THEM. Remember, THE CUSTOMER IS KING. No customers, no company.

See Money

Everything in our stores cost us money. The merchandise, supplies, equipment, fixtures, signs, EVERYTHING! Treat everything you can see as MONEY.

Accountability

We hold you accountable to understand and carry out the functions of your job. If you need training, clarification, explanation on ANYTHING, please ask. If you do not get satisfaction at store level feel free to contact your District Manager or the Human Resources department.

Give Input

Advise the store management of ideas and suggestions on how to make Costello’s better on your own initiative or on request.

Costello’s Vision

Create a positive memorable experience for every customer that shops our store, every time they shop.

Job Functions

· Stay 100% focused on sales and customers

· Services existing accounts, obtains orders, deliver product

· Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales leads

· Drive B2B sales companywide

· Keeps management informed by communicating activity and results on a daily basis

· Works closely with key inside sales representatives to create new leads and service existing customers

· Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques

· Recommends changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments

· Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; making recommendations to management.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

· Meets or exceeds goals determined by management, in specific period

· Take initiative to learn product knowledge

· Take initiative to learn selling skills

Minimum Skill Requirements

· Customer Service

· Meeting Sales Goals

· Closing Skills

· Prospecting Skills

· Negotiation

· Product Knowledge

· Client Relationships

· Motivation for Sales

Other Requirements

· Maintain valid driver’s license

· Have reliable transportation

· Must be willing to travel

· Work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Princeton, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location