Merchandiser/ Sales Solutions
Company: KeHE Distributors
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Work for KeHE?Full-time
Pay Range: $19.04/Hr. - $30.48/Hr.
Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits after 30 days
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays OverviewGood people,
working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a
natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about
\"good\" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time
to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an
environment with a people-first culture and an organization
committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to
talk to you! Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Sales Solutions Specialist
is responsible for the execution of sales solutions, assessing
store for sales growth opportunities, and maintaining store
partnerships. The Sales Solutions Specialist will maximize sales
through innovative product placement and presentation and
responsible for executing store solutions activities and completion
of all store sets.Work schedule is Monday through Friday - Hourly
position. Essential FunctionsExecute on the design decisions of
senior management with a sense of urgencyAnalyze product movement
and provide valued suggestions to increase salesDevelopment of
sales presentations to educate store personnel on mutually
beneficial product placement that increases sales revenue and
drives customer trafficPresent and sell latest trendsConduct store
sales surveys when needed prior to any new store, reset or
re-merchandisingManage and execute on store proposals and drive new
item PODs, maximize exposure to customers, and increase sales
revenue (land grabbing)Supplement sales strategy in conjunction
with sales leaders across the organizationResponsible for
innovation and implementing plan-o-grams, educational aids, and
merchandising techniques to drive customer traffic and sales
revenue through visual presentationImpact sales revenue by
influencing placement of productsResponsible for all aspects of
presentation, successful roll-outs of new merchandise including
communication and execution with storeEffectively communicate with
customer merchandising teams, store personnel, merchandising
manager and any other KeHE merchandising personnel who are involved
with current project, on a timely basis, regarding project planning
and status of activities.Control of credits by managing overages,
shortages, and mis-picksExecute on day-to-day completion of sales
and merchandising activitiesCreate and develop strong store
relationships to generate key selling objectivesCost management of
business expensesVacation and route coverage for Sales
teamsKnowledge of product/categories, and merchandising
techniques.Foster a cross-functional environment with clear
expectations and transparency Minimum Requirements, Qualifications,
Additional Skills, AptitudeHigh school diploma/GED required
(Associate degree preferred)Outstanding communication (both verbal
and written) and relationship management skills with people at all
organizational levelsAbility to prioritize workload to have the
most significant impact on customer satisfaction.Proficient in
using Excel, Access, Cognos, PowerPoint, and other similar
toolsPrior experience in food industry and/or code sensitive
product environment preferredDemonstrated ability to effectively
identify long-term issues, develop and implement strategies to
address those issues, and linking shorter-term activities to these
strategiesDemonstrated proficiency in attention to accuracy and
detailDemonstrates the competencies of: financial acumen, ability
to collaborate, courage, sense of urgency, and effectively managing
complexityAbility and willingness to work flexible hours, including
some weekendsAbility and willingness to travel 80% of the time by
air and stay overnight to support the requirements of the
positionFollow established KeHE policies and procedures to
accomplish the above accountabilities.Other duties and special
projects as requested.Physical Requirements:The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able
to carry, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is
frequently required to sit and drive.The employee is frequently
required to stand, climb and walk. While performing the duties of
this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office /
store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise
level in the work environments is low to high. Requisition
ID2024-22789 Equal Employer Opportunity StatementKeHE Distributors
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination
and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex,
gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical
disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status,
genetic information, or any other category protected under federal,
state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of
all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
Keywords: KeHE Distributors, Cicero , Merchandiser/ Sales Solutions, Sales , Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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