Sales Associate-Oroville, CA Job in Chico 95926, California US
Sales Associate-Oroville, CA
Join the #1 Food Company in America!
Kraft Foods is looking for a Sales Trainee ready to begin a career in Sales. Responsibilities are to stock shelves, build displays, order manage inventory and sell programs displays for product lines at retail outlets. Sales Trainee will team with Route Sales Reps to cover assigned territories and fill in for vacations where needed. This is an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement. Top brand names in the industry including Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Premium, Wheat Thins, Ritz and other Kraft brand names. The successful candidate will be highly adaptable, motivated, and goal-oriented and will have experience in building sales relationships through sustained work ethic and customer service. Join a sales organization with the most desired food products in the world!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Training for the Sales Representative role - develop complete knowledge of Kraft Foods products, systems, and procedures, including: sales objectives, campaigns and promotions, sales brochures and order guides, sales presentations, sources of product and distribution, space management programs and uses, and proper merchandising.
- Inventory Management/Order Writing - develop skills in order writing and managing inventory.
- Stock shelves and rotate product - work in conjunction with the Sales Service Rep to ensure inventory is fully stocked, rotated and presentable at all times.
- Sell new products, displays, and promotions at store level as well as build and maintain displays.
- Cover open Sales Rep territories as part of development.
Training provided:
· Company and job orientation
· On-the-Job Training and resources for personal
development
Miscellaneous:
Compensation: Competitive salary, sales incentive plan, excellent benefits
Company car and fuel card
Bonus - S.I.P.: Sales Incentive Plan - 15% month
Kraft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer m/f/d/v
Key Requirements:
- College Degree Preferred.
- A flexible work schedule is required - ability to work weekends is a must.
- Previous Retail / Grocery or Sales experience a plus.
- Additional General/Technical Skills Required
- Ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work environment and meet defined physical activities (lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Problem solving skills.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Successful completion of drug test, MVR check, and general background check.
- Customer service and selling skills
- Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Must be able to work a five day schedule that may include Saturdays, Sundays, and early start times
- Valid Driver's License
Kraft Foods is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V