Retail Sales Specialist / RS31326 Job in Bismarck, North Dakota Us
ASM was formed in 1987 in Southern California. In 1997, over a three-year period, 21 Tier I companies throughout North America joined Advantage and by April 2000, ASM's goal of becoming the leading sales and marketing agency serving the consumer packaged goods industry was achieved. Today, ASM is the number-one sales and marketing agency in the industry with revenue exceeding $900 million.
Position Description:
Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Job Purpose
The Retail Sales Specialist (RSS) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to assure client standards are met and volume is increased. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.
Job Responsibilities
Distribution
Meet client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on all authorized SKU's.
Customer Relations (Internal/External)
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally with ASM management and externally with all Customers.
Sales
Sell at store level "live orders" on multiple clients (5 clients) in over 50% of their stores on the monthly basis.
Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling and building displays, creating themes with related items to support holiday/special promo events, and making plan-o-gram adjustments when necessary.
Increase sales volume by constantly suggesting and completing orders for new and out-of-stock items.
Merchandising
Maintain client objectives by insuring all authorized client items represented on the shelf have accurate and complete tags and making certain that un-saleable or out-of-code product is removed.
Shelf Standards and Conditions
Will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
Territory Management
Achieve client goals and objectives by effectively managing stores within your territory and executing projects and standards.
Increase brand representation and effectiveness through establishing and maintaining customer and client relationships.
Spend over 4-days per month in preparing and making wholesaler sub-group headquarter calls with a minimum of four sub-group calls.
Administration/Reporting
Will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
Job Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous retail experience, Client or food broker experience preferred.
Strong initiative and self-driven, ability to work independently with little supervision.
Good basic computer, organizational and follow up skills.
Mathematically and analytical ability.
Other Requirements
Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.
Physical Demands
Never
(0% of shift): Crawl and/or climb, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Use Feet and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left Right, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Firm Grasping (pushing pulling arm Controls), Fine Manipulation, Lifting and/or Carrying 52 - 74 lbs. (heavy work) 75 - 100 lbs. (heavy work)
Occasionally
(up to 33% of time): Sit, Bend and/or stoop, Kneel, Push, Pull, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Simple Grasping, Lifting and/or Carrying Up to ten pounds (sedentary level) 11 - 20 lbs. (light level) 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level)
Frequently
(33-66%): Stand
Continuously
(66-100% of shift): Walk
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales Marketing, LLC. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."
Advantage Sales Marketing, LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Advantage Sales Marketing LLC (ASM) is the premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency in North America, committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
ASM was formed in 1987 in Southern California. In 1997, over a three-year period, 21 Tier I companies throughout North America joined Advantage and by April 2000, ASM's goal of becoming the leading sales and marketing agency serving the consumer packaged goods industry was achieved. Today, ASM is the number-one sales and marketing agency in the industry with revenue exceeding $900 million.
