Now Hiring - Mercaso, Inc. - Route Sales Rep for Leading Grocery Wholesale Company in Long Beach, CA

Full description of the position

About Us:

Mercaso is the leading online wholesale app in the U.S. for convenience, grocery and household goods, serving over 1,000 convenience stores, mini-marts, liquor stores, gas stations and restaurants in Greater Los Angeles. Our mission is to make life easier for small store owners and give them a fighting chance to survive and thrive. We have a next-generation technology platform ([please apply online] delivery routes all over Southern California, and a 20,000 sqft fulfillment center based in Downtown L.A. Check out this video to see what our customers think about us!

Most importantly, we have an amazing culture, where we value every single person from CEO to delivery driver. Mercaso is an unbelievable opportunity:

• To build a rewarding career
• To learn from smart, kind, and driven co-workers
• And to maximize your earning potential with market leading pay and benefits

The Role:

As a Route Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in growing our territory of customers throughout Southern California. You will prospect and establish relationships with convenience and small grocery store owners with the ultimate goal of converting them to customers. We are seeking candidates with strong route sales or food/grocery sales experience who are enthusiastic, have a no fear attitude, and share our hunger to serve customers.

Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid Drivers License and automobile insurance coverage per the Companys specified requirements
• Must be able to lift products from 20lb to 35lb on a regular basis
• Must be punctual and have reliable automobile transportation
• Excellent communication and social skills, with the ability to persuasively communicate recommendations and efficiently champion customer needs
• Prior route sales and/or food/grocery sales experience

Responsibilities:

• As a Route Sales Representative, you will cold call store owners to recruit and sign new store accounts
• Welcome visits to onboard first-time customers and train them on our platform and offerings
• Save existing customers who have not used Mercaso in a long time
• Keep track of visits and calls and follow up with customers as promised
• Communicate important customer feedback and market insights about our product assortment, pricing, and service with team members
• Demonstrate the use of our website & app features to customers

Benefits:

• Commission pay, plus mileage and expense reimbursement
• 401(k)
• A team with an inclusive culture that operates with a human-first mentality.
• Opportunities for Route Sales Representatives to grow professionally and advance in their careers
• A dynamic, supportive work environment within a team thats passionate about helping our community

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• The compensation for this role is $22-$25 an hour plus commissions. Please confirm this works for you. Failure to answer this question may disqualify you from the interview process.
• Please confirm you have route sales experience and/or food/grocery sales experience.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road