Retail Sales Representative

Company: US1319 European Imports, Inc. Zip Code: 60005 Minimum Level of Education: High School or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Up to 75% JOB SUMMARY The Retail Sales Representative is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments. Territory for this opportunity: Chicago, IL (North Shore suburbs) RESPONSIBILITIES Managing existing customer base. (Grocery store and Specialty Food Stores) - Support existing brands/items in retail stores with merchandising ideas and present new product placement options, and pursue additional store departments. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates. Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and Congestion Management Process (CMP) goals. Pricing and order-guide building Collecting past due balances Attend all sales meetings and training Maintain a great working relationship with the customer service department and operational teams. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School degree or equivalent Experience Minimum of 2 years of selling experience in food sales, ideally in the Retail Segment Skills Spirited, friendly, thoughtful selling approach Comfortable in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus Working knowledge of warehouse distribution a plus Good communication skills Detail-oriented Decision-Making Authority Describe the most important decisions made by this position. Most important decisions made fully independently: The profitability of a customer Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Customer credits and pricing BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com HOW WE PROTECT OUR COLLEAGUES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.