Sales RepresentativeA Sales Rep will be responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Merchandises, fronts, and sells products by performing the following duties. Work under immediate supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization. Requires some specific product knowledge depending on the Department. Key responsibilities and essential functions include:

Provide good customer service

Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries

Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills

Stock and rotate items as needed

Reset products and maintain shelf conditions ensuring integrity of shelf tags and signage in department

Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products

Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met

Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control

Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales

Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications and key requirements include

• Work

experience: 0

years

Typically requires 0-2 years experience

Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment used preferred

Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential

Strong customer service skills

Passion for food

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Education

Licenses/

Certifications

Materials handling equipment certification

• Required

Physical demands and working conditions include

Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs

Last revised: 2/1/2004