Now Hiring - Retail Sales SALES REPRESENTATIVE - RENO in Reno, NV

PITCO FOODS SALES REP - RENO

PITCO Foods is a large independent food service distributor in Northern California. Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, Oakland, and Sacramento.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Professionally promote the company's products and services.
• Represent the company in a professional manner including dress, and sales knowledge.
• Following a pre-established CDR route system, visit all stores, take orders accurately, recommend products, and introduce new items.
• Ensures all mixed orders are of $3,000.00 value or more, tobacco orders only are $3,000.00 minimum, and non-tobacco orders are $1,500.00 minimum.
• Collection of A/R, ensuring money drops a minimum of 3 times a week.
• Issue credits for returns and damaged goods.
• Must follow all company price adjustment guidelines, and seek management approvals for offering a price other than that which has been pre-established.
• Report in by 6:00 pm all orders, ensuring that each is complete and contains all accurate information.
• Utilizing bar code reading device and company-issued sales book, create orders, transmit orders, call orders in, and verify orders.
• The Salesperson is responsible for weekly verification of their sales book to check against discontinued items and make necessary adjustments.
• Bring to the attention of management any discontinued items which would disrupt the customer's business, making recommendations on potential items for substitution.
• Develop and deliver informative sales presentations based on individual customer needs to maximize market share.
• Monthly reporting of expenses other than the gas allowance.
• Accurately complete routine reports and be compliant with company guidelines.
• Complete other related duties as assigned, including supporting Company initiatives.
• Uses sound judgment and makes good decisions in a timely manner.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated a history of sales achievements.
• Business-to-business sales experience.
• Grocery industry experience (preferred).
• Highly motivated.
• Skills necessary to meet or exceed sales goals and objectives.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Serious work ethic.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work in the field 90% of the time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Member Service: Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions that reflect PITCO Foods Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated: Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
• Team Player: Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
• Flexibility: Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high-quality workload under demanding conditions.
• Communicates Effectively: Creates open channels of communication; adapts message to fit the audience; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
• Gets Things Done: Creates a sense of urgency; gets results despite a large workload, competing demands, and a fast-paced environment; delegates appropriately.
• Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds employees to a high safety standard.
• Acts with Integrity: Is a role model for ethical behavior; is consistent and fair when dealing with others; keeps commitments.
• Planning and Organizing: Sets priorities, plans, and coordinates work activities; obtains and manages resources so that work goals are accomplished on time and within budget.
• Building Relationships: Establishes trust and credibility with people over time; establishes rapport with people; has smooth working relationships with people inside and outside of their organization.

EDUCATION:

• College degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of sales experience

Pitco Foods is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.